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Webster 1913 Edition
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An-nunˊci-a′tion
(?; 277)
, Noun.
[L.
annuntiatio
: cf. F. annonciation
.] 1.
The act of announcing; announcement; proclamation;
as, the
. annunciation
of peace2.
(Eccl.)
(a)
The announcement of the incarnation, made by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
(b)
The festival celebrated (March 25th) by the Church of England, of Rome, etc., in memory of the angel’s announcement, on that day; Lady Day.
Webster 1828 Edition
Annunciation
ANNUNCIA'TION
,Noun.
1.
An announcing; the tidings brought by the angel to Mary, of the incarnation of Christ. Also the day celebrated by the church, in memory of the angel's salutation of the blessed virgin, which is the 25th of March. The Jews give the title to a part of the ceremony of the passover.2.
Proclamation; promulgation.Definition 2024
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Proper noun
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- (Christianity) The announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she will give birth to a son, namely Jesus. Celebrated on 25th March.
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Noun
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- The act of annunciating.
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- the Annunciation
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act of annunciating
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