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Middle English
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Etymology
From Old English hāliġdæġ; equivalent to holy + day.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhaːliːdæi̯/, /ˈhalidæi̯/, /ˈhɔːliːdæi̯/, /ˈhɔlidæi̯/
Noun
halyday (plural halydayes or halydawes)
- A religious holiday or celebration (especially a Christian one)
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