Hallowmas

English

Alternative forms

• halimasse (obsolete)
• Hallowmass

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈhæloʊməs/

Noun

Hallowmas

1. (archaic) All Saints Day, November 1
   • c. 1603–1604, William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, act 2, scene 1:

     Pompey: And, I beseech you look into Master Froth here, / sir; a man of fourscore pound a year, whose father died / at Hallowmas. Was't not at Hallowmas, Master Froth?

Related terms

• Halloween