kalends
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Roman lunar months began on the Kalends, which scholars believe coincided with the new moon.
From Slate • May 26, 2014
Besides, tomorrow was July 1, the Kalends of July.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
“July First, the Kalends of July, sacred to Juno. That’s when Mother wants to destroy those stupid demigods and really rub it in Juno’s face. Besides, I’m not paying overtime for those gladiator ghosts!”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
“The Kalends of July. At least the deadline makes sense now.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
They might have remained humbly contented with their ignorance, if Uncle Mo had not added:—"So's Christmas!" meaning thereby the metaphorical Christmas used as an equivalent of the Greek Kalends.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
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