- 1. n. The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day. Source: opted
- 2. n. feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland Source: wordnet
- 3. The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day. Source: webster
- 4. The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast ofthe Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candlesfor the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day. Source: adambom
- 5. n. feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland Source: ecdict
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