Hallowmas

/ˈhæloʊˌmæs/ noun

Definition

An archaic term for All Saints' Day and the season around it, combining 'hallow' with 'mass' (the Christian service).

Etymology

From 'hallow' (holy) combined with 'mass' (religious service), a Medieval English term for the feast day dedicated to all saints.

Kelly Says

'-mas' words like 'Hallowmas' and 'Christmas' preserve the old English way of naming holy days—we've abandoned this pattern except for a handful of holiday fossils.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.