| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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The second or autumnal summer, said to last thirty days, begins about the time that the sun enters Scorpio (October 23rd). It is variously called— | 1 |
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(1) St. Martin’s summer (L’été de St. Martin). St. Martin’s Day is the 11th November. | 2 |
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| “Expect St. Martin’s summer, halcyon days.” | |
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Shakespeare: 1 Henry VI., i. 2. |
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(2) All Saints’ summer (All Saints’ is the 1st November), or All Hallowen summer. | 3 |
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| “Then followed that beautiful season, |
| Called by the pious Arcadian peasants the summer of All Saints.” | |
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“Farewell. All Hallowen summer.”—Shakespeare: 1 Henry IV., i. 2. |
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(3) St. Luke’s little summer (St. Luke’s day is 18th October). | 4 |
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