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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
Candlemas
    n 1: feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the
         temple; a quarter day in Scotland [syn: Candlemas,
         Candlemas Day, Feb 2]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
   [1913 Webster]

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