All Saints' Day


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All Saints' Day

n.
November 1, the day on which a Christian feast honoring all the saints is observed. Also called Allhallows.
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All Saints' Day

n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) a Christian festival celebrated on Nov 1 to honour all the saints
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All′ Saints'′ Day`


n.
a church festival celebrated Nov. 1 in honor of all the saints; Allhallows.
[1570–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.All Saints' Day - a Christian feast day honoring all the saintsAll Saints' Day - a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
Allhallows, Hallowmas, Hallowmass, November 1
holy day of obligation - a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
Nov, November - the month following October and preceding December
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All Saints' Day

n → Ognissanti m inv
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