Midsummer Eve
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noun Chiefly British.
the evening preceding Midsummer Day: formerly believed to be a time when witches and other supernatural beings caused widespread mischief.
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Origin of Midsummer Eve
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Words nearby Midsummer Eve
midsole, midst, midstream, midsummer, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Eve, midsummer madness, midsummer-men, Midsummer's Day, mid-teen, midterm
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