WHITSUNDAY


Meaning of WHITSUNDAY in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ' s ə n-d ē , -s ə n- ˌ d ā

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English Whitsonday, from Old English hw ī ta sunnandæg, literally, white Sunday; probably from the custom of wearing white robes by those newly baptized at this season

Date: 12th century

: PENTECOST 2

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