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Candlemas - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Candlemas : (noun)
1: feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the
temple; a quarter day in Scotland [syn: Candlemas, Candlemas
Day, Feb 2]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Candlemas : \Can"dle*mas\, n. [AS. candelm[ae]sse, candel candle _
m[ae]sse mass.]
The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast
of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because
the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on
that day.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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