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Michaelmas
[Michaelmas 词源字典]
early 12c.,
Sanct Micheles mæsse
, the feast of St. Michael (Sept. 29, an English quarter-day), from
Michael
+
mass
(n.2). Goose is the day's traditional fare since at least 15c.
[Michaelmas etymology, Michaelmas origin, 英语词源]