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G2G: Translation/interpretation of a 17th century german date

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A person I am researching is said to have been born "Uf Lichtmess" (Candlemas Day) in Schmie, Maulbronn, Württemberg in 1687. My question concerns the word "Uf" ('Auf'). Can I interpret that literally as ON 2 Feb, or is it more AROUND 2 Feb?
in Genealogy Help by Gus Gassmann G2G6 Mach 6 (69.7k points)

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UF (Auf) = am = on
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