Martinmas
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Martinmas
1250–1300; Middle English Martinmasse. See Saint (Saint) Martin, Mass ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Wendel went out and gave Melchior warning against next Martinmas.
From Black Forest Village Stories by Auerbach, Berthold
This custom is still kept up, and there is always hard riding to reach the stone before the sun rises on Martinmas Day?
From Notes and Queries, Number 237, May 13, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
We have learned that, in one northern locality, no fewer 64 than eight Free Church teachers have since Martinmas last either tendered their resignations, or are on the eve of doing so.
From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John
"Well, I had a longing to see my eldest daughter and my only son," she said lovingly; "and besides, to-day is Martinmas."
From A Sister's Love A Novel by Heimburg, W.
It fell about the Martinmas, When nights are lang and mirk, The carline wife's three sons came hame, 20 And their hats were o' the birk.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
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