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Allhallowmas

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Definition of Allhallowmas

archaic
: the feast of All Saints

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First Known Use of Allhallowmas

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Allhallowmas

Middle English Alhalwemesse, Alhalowmesse, from Old English ealra halgena mæsse, literally, all saints' mass

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