michaelmas

• Имя собственное, обозначающее христианский праздник, отмечаемый 29 сентября в честь архангела Михаила, исторически считавшийся квартальным днём в Англии, Уэльсе и Ирландии.

A proper noun referring to a Christian festival celebrated on September 29th, honoring the archangel Michael, and historically observed as a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Christian feast dayC1formalbritish

   A Christian festival celebrated on September 29th in honor of the archangel Michael.

   Михайлов день

   • Michaelmas is traditionally a time for harvest celebrations.
   • Many churches hold special services on Michaelmas.
   • The feast of Michaelmas marks the end of the harvest season.

2. C2formalbritish

   One of the four quarter days in England, Wales, and Ireland, used for settling accounts and rents.

   Михайлов день

   • Rent payments were due on Michaelmas.
   • The legal term begins after Michaelmas.
   • Michaelmas is one of the key dates for financial settlements.