What is the meaning of the word "kalends"?

Definitions:

  1. Refers to the first day of each month in the ancient Roman calendar. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • In ancient Rome, festivals and religious observances were often scheduled on the Kalends. copy to clipboard
  2. Term used primarily by the Romans to denote the start of a new month and served as a reference point for marking subsequent days within that month. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Debts were traditionally due on the Kalends of each month. copy to clipboard

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