ENCAENIA

Etymology

Noun

encaenia

A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.

The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.

Etymology

Noun

Encaenia (plural Encaenias)

The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.

Source: Wiktionary


En*cæ"ni*a, n. pl.

Definition: = Encenia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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