Midsummer

Origin

From Middle English, from Old English midsumer, midsumor ("midsummer"), from Proto-Germanic *midjaz ("mid-"), *sumaraz ("summer"), equivalent to - + summer. More at mid, summer.

Full definition of midsummer

Noun

1. The period around the summer solstice; about 21st June in the northern hemisphere.
2. The first day of summer
3. The middle of summer.
4. Midsummer Day, the English quarter day.
5. A pagan holiday or Wiccan Sabbat

Adjective

1. Happening in the middle of summer.

Derived terms

• Midsummer ale
• midsummer chafer
• midsummer daisy
• Midsummer Day, Midsummer's Day
• Midsummer Eve, midsummer eve, midsummer even
• midsummer games
• midsummer growth
• midsummerish
• midsummer madness
• midsummer men, midsummer-men
• midsummer moon
• Midsummer Night
• midsummer night's dream
• midsummer sights
• midsummer silver
• midsummery