allhallowmas: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare/ArchaicLiterary/Historical/Formal Religious
Quick answer
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) AllhallowmasVocabulary
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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Not used in modern ecclesiastical contexts except for historical reference.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”
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
'Allhallowmas' is best described as: