Midsummer Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Midsummer Day
before 1150; Middle English, Old English
Example Sentences
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“It’s turned a corner. It must be Midsummer Day now.”
From Literature
“It’s Midsummer Day. The city will be crowded with a large market and festivities. That’s always good for mummers. We should do well. And, as I told you, I have some matters with a man.”
From Literature
The date had stuck in Winston’s memory because it chanced to be Midsummer Day; but the whole story must be on record in countless other places as well.
From Literature
On Midsummer Day the Church holds its festival in commemoration of the birth of St. John the Baptist, and some of the old customs relate to this saint.
From Project Gutenberg
The town agreed to the expropriation of this lane in consideration of one red rose annually to be paid by the College to the Corporation on Midsummer Day.
From Project Gutenberg
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