ael — mich·ael·mas; … English syllables
mich — mich; mich·ael·mas; mich·er; mich·i·gan·der; mich·i·gan·ite; mich·ing; mich·ler s; mich·tam; mich·i·gan; mich·i·ga·ni·an; … English syllables
michaelmas — mich·ael·mas … English syllables
Michaelmas — Mich|ael|mas [ˈmıkəlməs] n [U and C] 29th September, a Christian holy day in honour of Saint Michael … Dictionary of contemporary English
Michaelmas — Mich|ael|mas [ mıklməs ] noun count or uncount September 29th, when some Christians remember Saint Michael … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Michaelmas — Mich•ael•mas [[t]ˈmɪk əl məs[/t]] n. brit. Sept. 29, celebrated as the feast of the archangel Michael • Etymology: bef. 1150; ME Mighelmes; OE (Sanct) Michaeles masse (St.) Michael s Mass … From formal English to slang
Michaelmas — Mich ael*mas, n. [Michael + mass religious service; OE. Mighelmesse.] The feast of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn. [1913 Webster] {Michaelmas daisy}. (Bot.) See under… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Michaelmas daisy — Michaelmas Mich ael*mas, n. [Michael + mass religious service; OE. Mighelmesse.] The feast of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn. [1913 Webster] {Michaelmas daisy}. (Bot.)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English