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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Candlemas \Can"dle*mas\, n. [AS. candelm[ae]sse, candel candle + m[ae]sse mass.] The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Candlemas n : a quarter day in Scotland [syn: {Candlemas}, {Candlemas Day}, {Feb 2}]
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