Hallowmas

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈhæloÊŠmÉ™s/

Alternative forms

• halimasse obsolete
• Hallowmass

Origin

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

Full definition of Hallowmas

Noun