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Saint Valentine's Day

Feb. 14, observed in honor of a martyr of the 3d cent. and, coincidentally, as a day for sending valentines to sweethearts, schoolmates, etc.

See Saint Valentine's Day in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
February 14, celebrated in various American and European countries by the exchange of valentines or love tokens. Also called Valentine's Day.

Origin:

Origin: Primarily after Saint Valentine

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