Lady Day


noun

one of various days celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary.

Origin of Lady Day

1250–1300; Middle English oure lady day

Definition for lady day (2 of 2)

Holiday
[ hol-i-dey ]
/ ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /

noun

BillieLady Day,1915–59, U.S. jazz singer.

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British Dictionary definitions for lady day (1 of 3)

Holiday
/ (ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ) /

noun

Billie. real name Eleanora Fagan; known as Lady Day. 1915–59, US jazz singer

British Dictionary definitions for lady day (2 of 3)

holiday
/ (ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ, -dɪ) /

noun

(often plural) mainly British
  1. a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreationUS and Canadian word: vacation
  2. (as modifier)a holiday mood
a day on which work is suspended by law or custom, such as a religious festival, bank holiday, etc Related adjective: ferial

verb

(intr) mainly British to spend a holiday

Word Origin for holiday

Old English hāligdæg, literally: holy day

British Dictionary definitions for lady day (3 of 3)

Lady Day

noun

March 25, the feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary; one of the four quarter days in England, Wales and Ireland Also called: Annunciation Day

Idioms and Phrases with lady day

holiday

see busman's holiday.