English · Idiom Historical

crispin's holiday

Preserved but no longer current.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Every Monday throughout the year, but most particularly the 25th of October, being the anniversary of Crispinus and Crispianus.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mỗi thứ hai trong năm, đặc biệt là ngày 25 tháng 10

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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.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

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.

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