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holiday

hol.i.day \'ha:l-*-.da-\ n [ME, fr. OE ha-ligdg, fr. ha-lig holy + 
   dday 1: HOLY DAY; specif : a day or series of days observed in Jud 
   aism with commemorative ceremonies and practices 2: a day on which one is 
   exempt from work; specif : a day marked by  a general suspension of work in 
   commemoration of an event 3: a period of relaxation : VACATION - often used 
   in pl.  - holiday vi