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Catholic feast and public holiday in some countries
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on 8 December, nine months before the feast
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Teaching that Mary was conceived free from original sin
The Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. It is one of the four Marian
Immaculate_Conception
Monument in Rome depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary
at the base of the column with help of Roman firemen commemorating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Marian monument was designed by the architect
Column of the Immaculate Conception, Rome
Column_of_the_Immaculate_Conception,_Rome
Catholic designations
Virgin Mary as their principal patroness. As part of the patronage, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is often observed both religiously and culturally
Patronages of the Immaculate Conception
Patronages_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Catholic church in Washington, D.C.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica_of_the_National_Shrine_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Topics referred to by the same term
of the merits of her son Jesus. Immaculate Conception may also refer to: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception (disambiguation)
Immaculate_Conception_(disambiguation)
Spanish term for taking a day off to join two holidays
Immaculate Conception. In some years, such as 2022, December 6 (Constitution Day) falls on a Tuesday and December 8 (feast of the Immaculate Conception) falls
Puente_(holiday)
Municipality in Southern Leyte, Philippines
celebrates two town festivals: the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The main sources of income for Libagon residents
Libagon
Roman Catholic church in Zamboanga City, Philippines
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Zamboanga Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Zamboanga City,
Zamboanga_Cathedral
Church in Hong Kong, China
day before the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and was consecrated in 1938. Three years later, it was damaged during the Battle of Hong Kong, but
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Hong Kong)
Cathedral_of_the_Immaculate_Conception_(Hong_Kong)
Painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
theme in Ecclesiastical art, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (8 December) having been restored to the Calendar of Saints in 1708, though its theology
The Immaculate Conception (Tiepolo)
The_Immaculate_Conception_(Tiepolo)
Church in Gozo, Malta
Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception was founded in the church to help in the organization of the mentioned feast. In 1698 a wooden statue of Our Lady
Church of St Francis, Victoria
Church_of_St_Francis,_Victoria
Roman Catholic lay apostolate
The Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the oldest lay apostolates still operating in the Roman Catholic Church
Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception
Confraternity_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Catholic prayer written in the fourth century
as antiphons for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It takes some text from the book of Judith, and other text from the Song of Songs, specifically
Tota_pulchra_es
Traditional holiday in Colombia
of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is a public holiday in Colombia. This day is the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the country
Day_of_the_Little_Candles
Spanish villancico
carol attributed to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception during Advent. The villancico is attributed by some sources to Mateo Flecha the Elder, who died
Ríu_Ríu_Chíu
1863 fire in Santiago, Chile
died, most of whom were women. The fire originated at the start of a mass being held to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The tragedy led
Iglesia_de_la_Compañía_Fire
Guamanian image of the Virgin Mary, representing the Immaculate Conception
the Japanese war and bombing of Guam on 8 December 1941, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is permanently enshrined at the Minor Basilica of
Santa_Marian_Kamalen
Catholic saint (1910–1946)
Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception (19 August 1910 – 28 July 1946), born as Anna Muttathupadathu, was an Indian Catholic nun and educator. She is the first
Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Alphonsa_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Catholic religious order for men
The Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception (Latin: Congregatio Canonicorum Regularium Immaculatæ Conceptionis) are a Catholic religious order for
Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception
Canons_Regular_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Liturgical holiday
of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the holy day was once called the Feast of Conception of Saint
Feast of the Conception of the Virgin Mary
Feast_of_the_Conception_of_the_Virgin_Mary
Marian Image in the Philippines
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and of the Triumph of the Cross of Panguil Bay (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción y del Triunfo
Blessed_Virgin_of_the_Fort
the Body and Blood of Christ, Holy Mary the Mother of God, her Immaculate Conception, her Assumption, Saint Joseph, Saint Peter and Saint Paul the Apostles
Holy_day_of_obligation
Roman Catholic church in Manila, Philippines
The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as the Manila Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the
Manila_Cathedral
Papal decrees and doctrines concerning the Virgin Mary
Mary. The decree was promulgated on 8 December 1854, the date of the annual Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The decree surveys the history of the belief
Mariological_papal_documents
Patroness of Brazil
the Immaculate Conception. Her image, a dark clay statue, is widely venerated by Brazilian Catholics, who consider her as the principal patroness of Brazil
Our_Lady_of_Aparecida
2015 papal bull issued by Pope Francis
Mercy from 8 December 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, to 20 November 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. The 2016 Jubilee was first announced
Misericordiae_vultus
Celebration honouring mothers
1939 the Youth Front of FET y de las JONS party, promoted the celebration of Mother's Day coinciding with the feast of the Immaculate Conception, on 8
Mother's_Day
Town in Kerala, India
Thomas the Apostle, is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God and her feast day. This church is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese
Thumpoly
Local council in Western Region, Malta
in the piazza. The village feasts are popular with the residents. Other feasts celebrated are the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Sorrows
Mqabba
Roman Catholic church in Batangas, Philippines
The Minor Basilica and Parish of the Immaculate Conception, alternatively known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño de Batangan, is a minor basilica
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Batangas City)
Minor_Basilica_of_the_Immaculate_Conception_(Batangas_City)
Church in Vancouver, Canada
streets. The construction of the cathedral began in 1899 on the site of an earlier church by the same name. It opened on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Rosary Cathedral (Vancouver)
Holy_Rosary_Cathedral_(Vancouver)
to the Virgin of Cotoca, but it is celebrated over the course of 8 days. The celebration begins 8 December, which is also the feast of the Immaculate Conception
Virgen_de_Cotoca
Battle between Kent and East Anglian Danes in 902
after the feast of the Holy Mother" in 902, and the historian W. T. Wainwright argued that this refers to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December
Battle_of_the_Holme
Catholic cathedral in Alabama, US
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (French: Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception de Mobile) is a Catholic cathedral in Mobile, Alabama
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Mobile, Alabama)
Cathedral_Basilica_of_the_Immaculate_Conception_(Mobile,_Alabama)
Award
occasional basis around December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Patronal feast of Catholic University and the Basilica. It was awarded 25 times
Patronal_Medal
always the last week of October (also called the Halloween break). Most Catholic schools previously closed for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8
Public_holidays_in_Ireland
Regulation for the liturgy of the Roman Catholic church
However, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception would outrank Advent II once more. Furthermore, though this does not concern the rank, the content of the Sunday
Ranking of liturgical days in the Roman Rite
Ranking_of_liturgical_days_in_the_Roman_Rite
Roman Catholic cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral (無原罪の聖母司教座聖堂), also St. Mary's Cathedral, and often known as Urakami Cathedral (浦上天主堂, Urakami Tenshudō; Japanese
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Nagasaki
Immaculate_Conception_Cathedral,_Nagasaki
Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in Moscow, Russia
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary is a neo-Gothic Catholic church in the center of Moscow, Russia. It serves as the cathedral
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Moscow)
Cathedral_of_the_Immaculate_Conception_(Moscow)
Documentary about St. Faustina
declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The "year of mercy" began on December 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and ended on November 20,
The_Face_of_Mercy
College of the University of Oxford
the college during the 18th century; by the end of the 19th century all but two, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the Purification of the Virgin
Oriel_College,_Oxford
Missing person, British Columbia, Canada
which is also the Roman Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is likely the date influenced her name. Basil grew up in the foster care system
Disappearance of Immaculate Basil
Disappearance_of_Immaculate_Basil
Local council in Southern Region, Malta
the feast of the Immaculate Conception both on the first Sunday of July and on 8 December with great fervour and delight. The titular statue of the Immaculate
Hamrun
Church in Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde
images of saints. Each year on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated and forms one of the major religious celebrations on the island
Nossa Senhora da Conceição church (Boa Vista)
Nossa_Senhora_da_Conceição_church_(Boa_Vista)
26 December in the Western church
of the Immaculate Conception, the day on which traditionally the Christmas tree is mounted and ends on 6 January, of the following year with the Epiphany
Saint_Stephen's_Day
Italian mystic and Franciscan nun (1903–1946)
Heart of Jesus and her guardian angel in 1916 during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The reputed messages asked for the recitation of: "Jesus
Consolata_Betrone
Roman Catholic church in Bulacan, Philippines
Philippines. The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The church is the seat of the Episcopal Vicar of the Eastern
Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Santa Maria)
Immaculate_Conception_Parish_Church_(Santa_Maria)
Filipino bishop (born 1953)
resignation during the mass of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in which Pope Francis accepted. Citing health reasons as the cause for his early
Emmanuel_Trance
Christmas celebrations and traditions in Italy
December, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the day on which traditionally the Christmas tree is mounted and ends on 6 January, of the following
Christmas_in_Italy
Church in Díli, Timor-Leste
The Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral (Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana da Imaculada Conceição) in Dili is the main church of the Roman Catholic
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili
Immaculate_Conception_Cathedral,_Dili
Bavarian order of chivalry
The Royal Military Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Faith and the Immaculate Conception (German: Königlicher Militärorden des Heiligen Georg
Royal Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Immaculate Conception
Royal_Order_of_Saint_George_for_the_Defense_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador
("Bay of the Conception") and was presumably given in honour of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8. The name first appears on the Oliveriana
Conception_Bay_(Canada)
Figure described in Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation
to the date of the flag's adoption, 8 December 1955, coinciding with the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The French
Woman_of_the_Apocalypse
Twelfth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
(Uzbekistan) Day of Finnish Music (Finland) Feast of the Immaculate Conception (public holiday in several countries, a holy day of obligation in others)
December
Historically, for Irish Catholics, the festive period began on 8 December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, with many putting up their decorations
Christmas_in_Ireland
Roman Catholic church in Marinduque, Philippines
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish (Filipino: Parokyang Katedral ng Kalinis-linisang Paglilihi), commonly referred to as Boac Cathedral, is a
Boac_Cathedral
Italian religious visionary (1911–1991)
8 the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, at 12:00 noon, in order to solemnly request the Hour of Grace. On Sunday, December 7, 1947, the eve of the
Pierina_Gilli
of Carmen, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Feast of the Assumption, and All Saints Day. The Catholic Church
Catholic_Church_in_Chile
time of year, such as Advent, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Nicholas Day, Saint Stephen's Day, New Year's, and the Feast of the Epiphany
Observance of Christmas by country
Observance_of_Christmas_by_country
Catholic devotional title of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary (Latin: Cor Immaculatum Mariae) is a Catholic devotion which refers to the view of the interior life of Mary, her joys and
Immaculate_Heart_of_Mary
Catholic church building in Monaco
venerated title of the Immaculate Conception. It was built from 1875 to 1903 and was consecrated on 11 June 1911. It is located on the site of the first parish
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_Immaculate
of St. Francis Xavier 4 – Hanukkah Begins 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception 12 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 24 – Advent Season Ends 25 – Christmas
2026_in_religion
Title of Mary, mother of Jesus
The Immaculate Conception of El Viejo informally known as La Purisima or La Chinita is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with a carved wooden
Immaculate Conception of El Viejo
Immaculate_Conception_of_El_Viejo
Largest autonomous particular Catholic church
feast of the Conception of Mary. Clement XI made the feast universal in 1708, but still did not call it the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Popular
Latin_Church
Catholic religious sister
December 1868 and met the sisters. After some discussion it was suggested to Potter that the next day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, would be a good
Mary_Potter_(nun)
Religious procession in the Philippines
the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This event takes place every First Sunday of December at the Plaza de Roma at the facade of the Manila Cathedral
Intramuros Grand Marian Procession
Intramuros_Grand_Marian_Procession
Papal influence on Marian theology and devotion
Immaculate Conception. He granted a privilege to the Franciscans in Palermo that only they may celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Later he
Mariology_of_the_popes
Topics referred to by the same term
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary may refer to: The Roman Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception (celebrated December 8) The Orthodox Christian
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Conception_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary
Christian saint
noblewoman who became the foundress of the monastic Order of the Immaculate Conception (known as the Conceptionists). Amadeus of Portugal's younger sister
Beatrice_of_Silva
The Immaculate Conception [8 December] and Christmas). Many people mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a pilgrimage to Caacupé. The Basilica
Religion_in_Paraguay
Catholic devotion to infant or child Mary
feasts relating to Mary's infancy and childhood include: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (8 December) The Feast of the Nativity of the
Infant_Mary
– All Souls Day December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 24 – Christmas Eve December 31 – Last Day of the Year February 25 – EDSA People
2026_in_the_Philippines
that of 1838 the attendees requested Pope Gregory XVI to add "Immaculate" to the word "Conception" in the preface of the Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate
Councils_of_Aix-en-Provence
Municipality and town in Quindío Department, Colombia
throughout Colombia to admire the displays. The festival is held in honor of the Catholic holy day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, on 8 December. "Coffee
Quimbaya,_Quindío
Church in Mumbai, India
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali (West) has been a Roman Catholic Parish from 1547 to 1739 and again from 1912 onwards. It is situated
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali
Our_Lady_of_Immaculate_Conception_Church,_Borivali
made a connection to the date of the flag's adoption, 8 December 1955, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Flag_of_Europe
Roman Catholic church in Laguna, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Parish Church is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. Its titular is Nuestra Señora
Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Los Baños)
Immaculate_Conception_Parish_Church_(Los_Baños)
Church in Butsniv, Ukraine
Baptist, the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Architectural monument of national
Immaculate Conception Church, Butsniv
Immaculate_Conception_Church,_Butsniv
Local council in Port Region, Malta
Immaculate, referring to the Immaculate Conception or the Virgin Mary, who is the patron of the city. Every year a feast is being held on 8 December.
Cospicua
Church in Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Immaculate Conception Church, known colloquially as Palmer Road Church is a 19th-century Roman Catholic church located in Palmer Road, Prince Edward
Immaculate Conception Church (Palmer Road)
Immaculate_Conception_Church_(Palmer_Road)
Study of Mary in Catholic theology
salvation in Catholic theology. According to the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception taught by the Catholic Church, Mary was conceived and born without original
Catholic_Mariology
feast of the Assumption of Mary; All Saints' Day, November 1; Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8: celebrates the Immaculate Conception of
List_of_events_in_Rome
The Cerulean Indult is the privilege to wear the liturgical color of Cerulean or Celeste in honor of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. This privilege
Cerulean_Indult
Portuguese cultural festival held in Massachusetts
women to serve on the committees. A traditional Mass is held in honor of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, but most people
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Feast_of_the_Blessed_Sacrament
Lost composition by W. A. Mozart
Feast of the Immaculate Conception. For this feast, Wolfgang has composed a solemn mass, an offertorium and a trumpet concerto for a boy...". The church involved
Trumpet_Concerto_(Mozart)
December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception ('Il-Kunċizzjoni') 25 December: Christmas Day ('Il-Milied') The following is a list of feasts or special days
Public_holidays_in_Malta
Lady of the Immaculate Conception was declared patron saint of Spain in 1644, and her feast day is celebrated on December 8. Spain Coat of arms of Spain
National_symbols_of_Spain
Church in state of Kerala, India
included in the pilgrimage tourism of Kerala State by the state government. The historical feast of Thumpolyperunnal, the Immaculate Conception of the Thumpoly
St._Thomas_Church,_Thumpoly
Culmination of Christmas activities
in the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2014. It was later rescheduled to December 11, 2014, because of Typhoon Ruby. One of the highlights
UST_Paskuhan
who punishes the bad children the night before. Saint Nicholas Day: 6 December Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 8 December – The day of Virgin Mary's
List of multinational festivals and holidays
List_of_multinational_festivals_and_holidays
Country in South America
Peter and Paul, the Feast of the Assumption, All Saints' Day, and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception as national holidays. Recently, the government declared
Chile
Ethnic group
Monday, Corpus Christi, National Day, Nativity of Mary, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's
Liechtensteiners
German-French draughtsman
Feast of the Immaculate Conception. I am telling you this, Father, because you are wearing the little blue cross of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima".
Arsène_Heitz
Period of study in an educational institution
one day on December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), one day for November 1 (All Saints (Autumn)), the national holidays of April 25 (Liberation
Academic_year
List of events
– All Souls Day December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 24 – Christmas Eve December 31 – Last Day of the Year February 25 – EDSA People
2027_in_the_Philippines
Canadian Roman Catholic priest (1940–2026)
Victoria. On 8 December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, he was ordained as a priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, administered
Peter_Wilkinson_(priest)
Catholic devotion in honor of Saint Francis Xavier
period of violent suppression of Christians. While waiting for the passage to Japan, Mastrilli organized the feast of the Immaculate Conception in the College
Novena_of_Grace
Roman Catholic devotional medal
The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also given the names the Medal of Our Lady of Graces or the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is
Miraculous_Medal
Medieval churchman (died 1196)
defended the former and, in three letters still extant, pleaded his cause with Alexander III. He forbade the celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Conception
Maurice_de_Sully
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The Immaculate Conception.
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Spanish American Latin Italian
Reference to the Immaculate Conception.
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Spanish
Reference to the Immaculate Conception.
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Immaculate
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Australian, Spanish
Without Stain; The Immaculate Conception
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Reference to the immaculate conception
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German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
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Refers to the Immaculate Conception.
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Italian form of Latin Immaculata, IMMACOLATA means "immaculate."
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Without Stain; Immaculate
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in the eastern part of a town or settlement, or outside it to the east, or a regional name for someone who had migrated from the east of a place. As an American family name, this surname has absorbed various other European names with similar meaning.
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Reference to the Immaculate Conception.
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Tamil
Kunshita | கà¯à®¨à¯à®·à¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Reference to the immaculate conception
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Girl/Female
Spanish
The Immaculate Conception.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kunshitha | கà¯à®‚ஷீ தா
Reference to the immaculate conception
Kunshitha | கà¯à®‚ஷீ தா
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : topographic name for someone who lived by a common pasture, Middle English tye (Old English tēag).North German : from a short form, Tide, of the personal name Dietrich.
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Immaculate
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Spanish American
Reference to the Immaculate Conception.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Reference to the immaculate conception
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v.
Moving rapidly; quick in mition; rapid; swift; as, a fast horse.
n.
The foam, or troth (top yeast), or the sediment (bottom yeast), of beer or other in fermentation, which contains the yeast plant or its spores, and under certain conditions produces fermentation in saccharine or farinaceous substances; a preparation used for raising dough for bread or cakes, and making it light and puffy; barm; ferment.
n.
A striking act of strength, skill, or cunning; a trick; as, feats of horsemanship, or of dexterity.
a.
A term used of beer when the froth of the yeast has reentered the body of the beer.
a.
Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial; as, the east gate; the east border; the east side; the east wind is a wind that blows from the east.
n.
A feast at which the guests are supposed to feed upon the odors only of the viands.
a.
In a fast, fixed, or firmly established manner; fixedly; firmly; immovably.
a.
Free from stain; immaculate.
a.
Relating to the Eastern Islands; East Indian.
v. t.
To delight; to gratify; as, to feast the soul.
a.
In a fast or rapid manner; quickly; swiftly; extravagantly; wildly; as, to run fast; to live fast.
a.
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.
v. i.
To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
n.
A penalty at beast, omber, etc. Hence: To be beasted, to be beaten at beast, omber, etc.
a.
Marked with spots or maculae; blotched; hence, defiled; impure; as, most maculate thoughts.
n.
Formerly, the part of the United States east of the Alleghany Mountains, esp. the Eastern, or New England, States; now, commonly, the whole region east of the Mississippi River, esp. that which is north of Maryland and the Ohio River; -- usually with the definite article; as, the commerce of the East is not independent of the agriculture of the West.
adv.
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.
v.
Given to pleasure seeking; disregardful of restraint; reckless; wild; dissipated; dissolute; as, a fast man; a fast liver.
n.
Any four-footed animal, that may be used for labor, food, or sport; as, a beast of burden.
n.
The eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite sense, the word is applied to Asia Minor, Syria, Chaldea, Persia, India, China, etc.; as, the riches of the East; the diamonds and pearls of the East; the kings of the East.