Saint Valentine's Day

noun

variants or St. Valentine's Day

: valentine's day

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Etymology

St. Valentine died about 270 Italian priest

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Saint Valentine's Day was in the 14th century

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“Saint Valentine's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Valentine%27s%20Day. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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Saint Valentine's Day

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