Meaning of Whitsun in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈ(h)wɪtsən/

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  1. Noun

    Whitsun

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Whitsunday, reduced as if from Whitsun Day

    Definitions

    1. Christian holiday

    Examples

    • « the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days) »

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