Distaff Day

proper noun

7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. 7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.

    Synonyms: Roc Day, Rock Day

Synonyms & antonyms

proper noun7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.

Similar
Roc DayRock Day
Also see
roc day

Origin

So called because working at the distaff was then resumed, after the Christmas holiday.

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APA

Distaff Day. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Distaff%20Day

MLA

“Distaff Day.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Distaff%20Day. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Distaff Day,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Distaff%20Day.

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