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English > 1 sense of the word Hallowmas:
NOUNtimeHallowmas, All Saints' Day, Allhallows, November 1, Hallowmassa Christian feast day honoring all the saints
English > Hallowmas: 1 sense > noun 1, time
MeaningA Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835.
SynonymsAll Saints' Day, Allhallows, November 1, Hallowmass
Part ofNovember, NovThe month following October and preceding December
Broaderholy day of obligationA day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion