Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The Monday before May 25, observed in Canada in commemoration of the birthday of Queen Victoria.
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- proper noun Canada A
holiday commemorating the birthdays of Queen Victoria and thereigning monarch of Canada, falling on the lastMonday before May 25.
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- noun a public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24th
Etymologies
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Examples
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Non-Canadian readers, tomorrow is Victoria Day, known as May Two-Four.
may two-four 2006
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Non-Canadian readers, tomorrow is Victoria Day, known as May Two-Four.
Archive 2006-05-01 2006
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By the way, Victoria Day is no longer observed in Britain.
may two-four 2006
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First, a note to those who wonder about slow blogging: I am a Toronto-based Canadian and this is Victoria Day.
Excellent On-Line Essays on ID-related Topics Denyse O 2005
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"Airlines proactively take steps - such as canceling flights in advance of storms - to minimize inconvenience and extensive delays and ultimately get customers where they are going safely and as quickly as possible," says Victoria Day, a spokeswoman for the Air Transport Association, an airline industry trade association.
The Seattle Times 2011
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They leave Wonderland at 9: 30 and 11: 30 a.m. and 1: 30 and 7: 10 p.m. on Sundays and holidays (including Victoria Day, Monday, May 24) from
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Many drivers came back from the Victoria Day weekend to find major construction has started on Avenue Rd. around St. Clair Ave.
Toronto Sun 2010
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"These fees are not just about more revenue," wrote Victoria Day, a spokeswoman for the Air Transport Association, in an e-mail.
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ATA spokeswoman Victoria Day said the group has not yet made a decision whether to appeal.
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ATA spokeswoman Victoria Day said the group has not yet made a decision whether to appeal.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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