day name — day′ name n. ant nam. a name given at birth indicating the child s sex and the day of the week on which he or she was born … From formal English to slang
Day name — A day name is the name given to a child to reflect the day of the week on which he/she was born. Jamaica It was customary among the plantation workers in Jamaica to call their children by the African name of the day of the week on which they were … Wikipedia
day name — (formerly, esp. in creole speaking cultures) a name given at birth to a black child, in accordance with African customs, indicating the child s sex and the day of the week on which he or she was born, as the male and female names for Sunday… … Useful english dictionary
name — ► NOUN 1) a word or words by which someone or something is known, addressed, or referred to. 2) a famous person. 3) a reputation, especially a good one: he made a name for himself in the theatre. 4) (in the UK) an insurance underwriter belonging… … English terms dictionary
name — n. & v. n. 1 a the word by which an individual person, animal, place, or thing is known, spoken of, etc. (mentioned him by name; her name is Joanna). b all who go under one name; a family, clan, or people in terms of its name (the Scottish name) … Useful english dictionary
Name days in Poland — In Poland, name days (Polish: imieniny) are widely celebrated, and most calendars contain the names celebrated each day. Name day celebrations in Poland traditionally involve a gathering of friends and family at the celebrant s home at the dinner … Wikipedia
Day of Ashura — Shi a Muslims in Bahrain strike their chests during the mourning Official name Arabic: عاشوراء (ʻĀshūrā’); Turkish: Aşure Günü … Wikipedia
Name That Tune — Format Game show Created by Harry Salter Presented by Red Bens … Wikipedia
Day Leclaire — Born August 25, Pen name Day Leclaire Occupation Novelist Nationality American Period 1990 present Genre … Wikipedia
Day — (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the time… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
