Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calends
noun
/ˈkæl.ɛndz/
Definition
The first day of the month in the ancient Roman calendar, used to denote the period for settling debts and for the payment of interest.
Examples
- In ancient Rome, debts were settled on the calends of each month.
- Calends marks the start of a new month and the time for fresh beginnings.
- The farmers always waited until the calends to plan their planting schedule.
Meaning
In ancient Rome, calends referred specifically to the first day of each month, marking a time for new beginnings and financial duties.
Synonyms
- First day
- Beginning of the month
- New month start
