November (Roman month) November (Roman month) November (from Latin "novem", "nine") or mensis November was originally the ninth of ten months on the Roman calendar, following October ("octo", "eight") and preceding December ("decem", "ten"). It had 29 days. In the reform that resulted in a 12-month year, November became the eleventh month, but retained its name, as did the other months from September through December. A day was added to November during the Julian calendar reform in the mid-40s BC. The outstanding event during November was the Plebeian Games from the 4th through the 17th. The month had few other festivals. It was
Dolores (given name) nickname for individuals named Dolores, based on the name's second syllable. Dolores (given name) Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. In an etymological sense, the name Dolores from the Spanish word "dolores", which is the plural form of "dolor", meaning either sorrow or pain, and word can be traced even further back, into Latin. However, the usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence that the Roman Catholic Church has on Spain and, by extension, Spanish-speaking countries. The name is a reference to Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, one of the