Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One of the seasons in which ember-days occur.
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The autumn Ember days are called the Michaelmas embertide due to their proximity to the Feast of St. Michael which as you have pointed out comes later in the month.
Ember Days and Autumnal Fasting Mary 2008
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