moving dayn.

Brit.

/ˈmuːvɪŋ ˌdeɪ/, U.S.

/ˈmuvɪŋ ˌdeɪ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: moving n., day n.

Etymology: < moving n. + day n.

1. The day of a move to a new location, esp. to a new residence; (U.S.) the day on which leases normally expire in a particular city or region (in New York, May 1), frequently associated with household removals.

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1830 Workingmen's Advocate (N.Y.) 8 May 3 We dislike, above every thing, (except ‘moving day’, vulgarly called ‘May day’,) a milk and water politician.

1852 W. B. Jerrold & W. H. Wills Househ. Words 2 Oct. 62/2 Being ‘moving’ day, it rains.

1855 Knickerbocker 45 585 In the southern part of New-Jersey, one who rents or purchases a house or farm usually takes possession of the same on the twenty-fifth day of the present month [sc. March], which is therefore denominated ‘moving-day’.

1947 Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News 9 Sept. 16/6 Moving days are ahead for several county departments in the Hall of Records and Hall of Justice, Los Angeles.

1973 National Observer (U.S.) 3 Feb. 7/1 When our moving men finally showed up (‘removals’ in their business, whether you are coming or going, and on moving day we hardly knew which we were) we received another language lesson.

1992 Canad. Living Aug. 13/2 Don't have a garage sale too close to moving day.

2. Military. A day on which a regiment or troops are on the march. Now rare.

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1897 Cavalry Tactics ii. 7 It is better to lengthen the marches on the moving days than to omit the rest day.

1921 C. F. Dienst et al. Hist. 353rd Infantry Regiment xxiv. 151 November 24, 1918, came on Sunday, the regular moving day for the regiment.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	moving day
释义	moving dayn. Brit. /ˈmuːvɪŋ ˌdeɪ/, U.S. /ˈmuvɪŋ ˌdeɪ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: moving n., day n. Etymology: < moving n. + day n. 1. The day of a move to a new location, esp. to a new residence; (U.S.) the day on which leases normally expire in a particular city or region (in New York, May 1), frequently associated with household removals. ΚΠ 1830 Workingmen's Advocate (N.Y.) 8 May 3 We dislike, above every thing, (except ‘moving day’, vulgarly called ‘May day’,) a milk and water politician. 1852 W. B. Jerrold & W. H. Wills Househ. Words 2 Oct. 62/2 Being ‘moving’ day, it rains. 1855 Knickerbocker 45 585 In the southern part of New-Jersey, one who rents or purchases a house or farm usually takes possession of the same on the twenty-fifth day of the present month [sc. March], which is therefore denominated ‘moving-day’. 1947 Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News 9 Sept. 16/6 Moving days are ahead for several county departments in the Hall of Records and Hall of Justice, Los Angeles. 1973 National Observer (U.S.) 3 Feb. 7/1 When our moving men finally showed up (‘removals’ in their business, whether you are coming or going, and on moving day we hardly knew which we were) we received another language lesson. 1992 Canad. Living Aug. 13/2 Don't have a garage sale too close to moving day. 2. Military. A day on which a regiment or troops are on the march. Now rare. ΚΠ 1897 Cavalry Tactics ii. 7 It is better to lengthen the marches on the moving days than to omit the rest day. 1921 C. F. Dienst et al. Hist. 353rd Infantry Regiment xxiv. 151 November 24, 1918, came on Sunday, the regular moving day for the regiment. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1830
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