"Marymass" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Marymas [alternative]
Etymology: From Mary + mass. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Mary|mass}} Mary + mass Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Marymass
  1. A festival held on 15 August in honour of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary; Assumption.
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