Meaning Of The Word Halloween
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Halloween Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Halloween?
Halloween
uncountable noun: Halloween is the night of the 31st of October and is traditionally said to be the time when ghosts and witches can be seen. On Halloween, children often dress up as ghosts and witches. Halloween in American English the day or, esp., the evening of Oct. 31, now generally celebrated by masquerading, trick-or-treating, displaying jack-o'-lanterns, etc. noun: the evening of October 31; the eve of All Saints' Day; Allhallows Eve: observed esp. by children in costumes who solicit treats, often by threatening minor pranks Halloween in British English noun: the eve of All Saints' Day celebrated on Oct 31 by masquerading; Allhallows Eve |
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