St. Lubbock's Day

English

Etymology

Named after Liberal politician and banker Sir John Lubbock, who was responsible for the Act.

Proper noun

St. Lubbock's Day (plural St. Lubbock's Days)

  1. (UK, humorous, historical) Any of the bank holidays officially introduced in the Bank Holidays Act 1871.
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