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lammas day

 

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Noun lammas day has 1 sense
  1. Lammas, Lammas Day, August 1 - commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England
    --1 is a kind of quarter day

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Lammas Day

Definition:

Lammas Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on the 1st of August, marking the beginning of the harvest season in some parts of the world.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A harvest festival held on August 1st.
  2. The first day of August, which is often considered the midpoint of summer.
  3. A day to give thanks for the abundance of crops and to pray for a successful harvest.

Usage:

Lammas Day is a popular holiday in rural communities where agriculture is prominent. It is celebrated with feasts, dances, and various cultural activities.

Sample Sentences:

  1. On Lammas Day, the villagers gather at the local church to give thanks for the successful harvest.
  2. The arrival of Lammas Day is a reminder that autumn is approaching and the days are getting shorter.
  3. We baked a traditional Lammas bread to celebrate the bounty of the season.
  4. Many people in the area take the day off on Lammas Day to participate in the festivities.

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