Martinmas

noun

Mar·​tin·​mas ˈmär-tᵊn-məs 

-ˌmas

: November 11 celebrated as the feast of Saint Martin

Word History

Etymology

Middle English martinmasse, from St. Martin + Middle English masse mass

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Martinmas

noun

Mar·​tin·​mas ˈmärt-ᵊn-məs 

-ˌmas

: November 11 celebrated as the feast day of St. Martin