A door in the back part of a building; hence, an indirect
way.
1. A consecrated day; religious anniversary; a day set apart in honor of some person, or in commemoration of some event. See Holyday. 2. A day of exemption from labor; a day of amusement and gayety; a festival day. And young and old come forth to play On a sunshine holiday. Milton. 3. (Law) A day fixed by law for suspension o...
