# Michaelmas

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈmɪkəlməs/ · frequency rank #67,645

## Definitions
1. A Christian feast celebrated on the 29th of September in honour of the archangel Michael.
2. Ellipsis of Michaelmas term.

## Etymology
From Middle English Michelmasse, Myghelmesse; equivalent to Michael + -mas.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/michaelmas