Wal·pur·gis Night
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Definition of Walpurgis Night
1
: the eve of May Day on which witches are held to ride to an appointed rendezvous
2
: something (such as an event or situation) having a nightmarish quality
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“Walpurgis Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Walpurgis%20Night. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of Walpurgis Night was in 1823
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