martinmas

• Eigenname für den Gedenktag des heiligen Martin am 11. November, der historisch in Schottland als Quarter Day (Zahltag) galt.

A proper noun referring to the feast day of Saint Martin, observed on November 11, and historically recognized as a quarter day in Scotland.

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1. Feast of Saint MartinC1formalbritish

   The feast day of Saint Martin of Tours, celebrated on November 11. In Scotland, it is one of the traditional quarter days used for settling rents and accounts.

   Martinstag

   • Rents were due to be paid at Martinmas.
   • The villagers prepared a feast for Martinmas.
   • In some traditions, Martinmas marks the end of the agricultural year.