St. Lubbock's Day

proper noun

Any of the bank holidays officially introduced in the Bank Holidays Act 1871.

Meanings

proper nounSt. Lubbock's Day (plural St. Lubbock's Days)

plural St. Lubbock's Days

  1. UKhistoricalhumorousAny of the bank holidays officially introduced in the Bank Holidays Act 1871.

Origin

Named after Liberal politician and banker Sir John Lubbock, who was responsible for the Act.

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St. Lubbock's Day. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/St.%20Lubbock's%20Day

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Chicago

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