michaelmas
Speech parts
1. michaelmas - Noun
2. Michaelmas - Proper noun
Meaning
The feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn.
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And that, when new buildings were erected and were opened by H.R.H. The Prince George in Michaelmas 1932, this tablet was given the place of honour in the Entrance Hall.
Common Hall is summoned by the sitting Lord Mayor; it meets at Guildhall on Michaelmas Day (29 September) or on the closest weekday.
At the same time, John, Richard's brother, and King Philip of France offered marks for the Emperor to hold Richard prisoner until Michaelmas 1194.
Annual Michaelmas fair returns too Abingdon.
Internal examinations are held at the end of the Michaelmas term for all pupils, and in the Summer term for those in the first, second and fourth years.
New boys are now admitted only at the start of the Michaelmas Half, unless in exceptional circumstances.