allhallowmas: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Rare/Archaic
UK/ˌɔːlˈhæləʊməs/US/ˌɔːlˈhæloʊməs/

Literary/Historical/Formal Religious

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What does “allhallowmas” mean?

A name for All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A name for All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st.

A Christian feast day in honor of all saints, known and unknown, often encompassing associated observances on the preceding evening (All Hallows' Eve, or Halloween) and the following day (All Souls' Day).

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Equally archaic in both varieties. No modern difference in usage or preference.

Connotations

Connotes an older, more traditional, or historical style of language, often found in older literary or ecclesiastical texts.

Frequency

Extremely rare and considered obsolete in both BrE and AmE.

Grammar

How to Use “allhallowmas” in a Sentence

The N (of Y)prep (at/on) Allhallowmas

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Feast ofobservance ofEve of
medium
celebrateapproach oftide of (archaic)
weak
traditionaloldsolemn

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used only in historical or religious studies contexts discussing medieval or early modern customs.

Everyday

Not used; would be met with confusion.

Technical

Not used in modern ecclesiastical contexts except for historical reference.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “allhallowmas”

Strong

Neutral

All Saints' DayAll Hallows' Day

Weak

Feast of All Saints

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “allhallowmas”

  • Using it in modern conversation.
  • Confusing it with 'Halloween' (which is 'All Hallows' Eve').
  • Misspelling as 'Allhallowmass' or 'Allhallomas'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Halloween (October 31st) is 'All Hallows' Eve,' the night before Allhallowmas (All Saints' Day, November 1st).

No. It is an archaic word. Using it would sound odd and possibly confusing. Use 'All Saints' Day' instead.

They are synonyms. 'Hallowmas' is a slightly shortened, but equally archaic, form of 'Allhallowmas.'

Dictionaries record historical as well as current vocabulary. It is included to aid understanding of older literature and historical texts.

A name for All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st.

Allhallowmas is usually literary/historical/formal religious in register.

Allhallowmas: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɔːlˈhæləʊməs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɔːlˈhæloʊməs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: ALL the HOLY (Hallows) ones get a MASS on this day = ALLHALLOWMAS.

Conceptual Metaphor

TIME AS A CYCLE (part of the annual cycle of Christian holy days).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The older term is rarely used now; we say 'All Saints' Day' instead.
Multiple Choice

'Allhallowmas' is best described as: