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HALLOWEEN

\hˌalə͡ʊˈiːn], \hˌalə‍ʊˈiːn], \h_ˌa_l_əʊ_ˈiː_n]\

Definitions of HALLOWEEN

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The evening before All-Hallows or All-Saints'-Day.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The evening of Oct. 31, as the vigil of All Saints' day.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. The evening preceding All Hallows or All Saints' day.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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