WHITSUNDAY

Pentecost, Whitsunday

(noun) seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles; a quarter day in Scotland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Whit"sun*day, n. Etym: [White + Sunday.]

1. (Eccl.)

Definition: The seventh Sunday, and the fiftieth day, after Easter; a festival of the church in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost; Pentecost; -- so called, it is said, because, in the primitive church, those who had been newly baptized appeared at church between Easter and Pentecost in white garments.

2. (Scots Law)

Definition: See the Note under Term, n., 12.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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