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Distaff Day

Distaff Day proper noun: 7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.

Proper noun

Distaff Day

  1. 7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.
    Synonyms:
    Roc Day, Rock Day

Synonyms of Distaff Day

Origin of Distaff Day

So called because working at the distaff was then resumed, after the Christmas holiday.

Questions about Distaff Day

What does Distaff Day mean?
Distaff Day means 7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.
What part of speech is Distaff Day?
Distaff Day is a proper noun.

Words near Distaff Day in the dictionary

  1. dist.
  2. Dist. Atty.
  3. distachyous
  4. distad
  5. distaff
  6. Distaff Day
  7. distaff side
  8. distaff sides
  9. distaffe
  10. distaffer
  11. distaffers

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