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New Year's Day
noun
: the first day of the calendar year observed as a legal holiday in many countries
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of New Year's Day was
in the 14th century
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“New Year's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Year%27s%20Day. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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New Year's Day
noun
: January 1 observed as a legal holiday in many countries
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