Michaelmas

noun

Mich·​ael·​mas ˈmi-kəl-məs 

: September 29 celebrated as the feast of St. Michael the Archangel

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mychelmesse, from Old English Michaeles mæsse Michael's mass

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Michaelmas

• Michaelmas daisy

Kids Definition

Michaelmas

noun

Mich·​ael·​mas ˈmik-əl-məs 

: September 29 celebrated as the feast of St. Michael the Archangel