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Imbolc

  Im·bolc

noun

An ancient Celtic feast, usually held on February 1, marked by acts of divination and rites of purification.

Origin of Imbolc

Old Irish imm, imb- about, mutually ; see ambhi in Indo-European roots. perhaps bolg bag, sack (a bag symbolizing plenty perhaps having played a role in the festival) ; see bhelgh- in Indo-European roots.

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