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noun
The week that begins with Whitsunday.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: Pentecost, Whitsun, Whitweek
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The weekend which includes Whitsunday.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Whitsun, Whitweek
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: season
History
From Whitsun (“Whitsunday”) + -tide.
Across languages
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