Martinmas

noun Mar·tin·mas \ˈmär-t^ən-məs, -ˌmas\

Definition of MARTINMAS

: November 11 celebrated as the feast of Saint Martin

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Middle English martinmasse, from St. Martin + Middle English masse mass

First Known Use: 14th century

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