Hallowmas

English

Alternative forms

• halimasse (obsolete)
• Hallowmass

Etymology

Short for All-hallows' mass (“All-saints' mass”), ultimately continuing Old English ealra hālgena mæsse-dæġ (literally “All Saints' mass day”), equivalent to hallow (“saint”) +‎ -mas.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈhæloʊməs/

Noun

Hallowmas

1. (archaic) All Saints Day, November 1