Etymology

Walpurgis night

Today it means: Walpurgisnacht ("Walpurga's night"), a feast of witchcraft in German folklore, observed on 30 April. Full definition →

German Walpurgisnacht
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  1. German · calque ofWalpurgisnacht
  2. English todayWalpurgis night

Partial calque of German Walpurgisnacht.

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Walpurgisnacht

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