All Fools' Day

All Fools' Day
All Fools' Day All" Fools' Day` The first day of April, a day on which sportive impositions are practiced. [1913 Webster]

The first of April, some do say, Is set apart for All Fools' Day. --Poor Robin's Almanack (1760). [1913 Webster]


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  • All Fools' Day — noun Date: 1712 April Fools Day …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • All Fools' Day. — See April Fools Day. [1705 15] * * * …   Universalium

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