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Etymology of the English word candlemas

the English word candlemas
derived from the English word candle
derived from the Latin word candela (tallow candle, taper; waxen cord)
derived from the Latin word candere (be of brilliant whiteness, shine, gleam)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kand-
using the English suffix -mas
derived from the English word mass

Cognates

Dutch Lichtmis, German Lichtmeß, Norwegian kyndelsmesse, Swedish kyndelsmässa

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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