crispin's holiday
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Every Monday throughout the year, but most particularly the 25th of October, being the anniversary of Crispinus and Crispianus.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “crispin's holiday” mean?
Every Monday throughout the year, but most particularly the 25th of October, being the anniversary of Crispinus and Crispianus.
Is “crispin's holiday” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.