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.
Example sentences from the Web for lady day
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
- a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreationUS and Canadian word: vacation
- (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.