Twelfth Day

noun

Word History

Etymology

from its being the 12th day after Christmas

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Twelfth Day was before the 12th century

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“Twelfth Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Twelfth%20Day. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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Twelfth Day

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