The traditional name for the christmas term at British Universities.

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.

Michaelmas daisy. Bot. See under Daisy.

 

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