Plural of 'feria'; Roman holidays or festival days, originally indicating periods of rest or religious celebration.
Latin 'feriae' (holidays, festival days), the plural of 'feria,' originally meaning days designated for religious observance or rest from labor, possibly derived from 'fer-' meaning 'to rest.'
The Romans had incredibly detailed holiday schedules written into law—'feriae' weren't just personal days off but official state events where entire cities would shut down for religious processions and sacrifices.
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