Dates and calendars

Martinmas: November 11. Read the card

New Style: A date in the new Gregorian calendar. Read the card

First Day: Quaker name for Sunday. Read the card

Twelfth Night: Last night of Christmastide (Jan. 5 or 6). Read the card

regnal year: Year counted from the start of a reign. Read the card

Sabbath: Day of rest (Sunday; Saturday for Jews). Read the card

Kalends: First day of the month (Roman). Read the card

Lady Day: March 25, the old New Year's Day. Read the card

Julian calendar: The calendar used in Britain until 1752. Read the card

moveable feast: Holy day whose date changes with Easter. Read the card