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hallowe'en

nountime

Evening of October 31st

The evening of October 31st (All Hallows' Eve), the traditional night before All Saints' Day.

Example in use

Aw'll gae oot wi the bairns on hallowe'en

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HAL-uh-ween/

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Origin & context

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