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movable feast

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noun

  1. a religious feast that does not occur on the same date each year.


Etymology

Origin of movable feast

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

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The memories of Linda McCartney, Wings’ mainstay Denny Laine, and former lead guitarist Jimmy McCulloch—all of whom are now deceased—are well-represented here, as is the movable feast of musicians who filled out Wings’ ranks.

From Salon Nov. 3, 2025

In a lockdown year, with travel reduced, there was no movable feast quite like an art book.

From New York Times Dec. 9, 2021

“Palm Sunday is kind of this Christian movable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.”

From Washington Post Mar. 28, 2021

Life as a movable feast, and little else.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2020

The movable feast of the cocktail waned and the groups drifted upstairs.

From Ewing\'s Lady by Wilson, Harry Leon

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