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Saint Austin's summer

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Saint Aus·​tin's summer | \ -ˈȯstə̇nz-\
variants: or Saint Augustine's summer \ -​ȯˈgəstə̇nz-​ \

Definition of Saint Austin's summer

British
: Indian summer when occurring in September

History and Etymology for Saint Austin's summer

after St. Austin (Augustine); probably from the proximity of his feast day (August 28)

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