| Pronunciation: | | 'kandlmus
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| Matching Terms: | | candlemaker, candlemas day
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| | Definition: | | [n] feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland |
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| | Synonyms: | | Candlemas Day, Feb 2 |
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| | See Also: | | Feb, February, quarter day |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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