lexical meaning

Over the years, the meaning has evolved, essentially, to “Christmastime,” and describes the period between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6.

While they were doing this, he assembled the officers around him, and the meaning of our night march was explained to us.

Is the Bible revelation so clear and explicit that no difference of opinion as to its meaning is possible?

John was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of Repose.”

She had left her chair, meaning to go indoors and prepare for supper before Tony actually arrived.

On the contrary, the full meaning of the act is manifestly opposed to such an idea.