Etymology

Beltane

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Today it means: The first day of May (since 1752); May Day, a Scottish quarter day, sometimes associated by Christians with the nearest Church Feast, the Invention of the Cross (3 May), and Whitsunday (15 May). Full definition →

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  1. Celtic · derived from
  2. English todayBeltane

From the Celtic *belo-tanos (“bright fire”).

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