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Word History
Middle English Whitsonday, from Old English hwīta sunnandæg, literally, white Sunday; probably from the custom of wearing white robes by those newly baptized at this season
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Whitsunday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whitsunday. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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Whitsunday
nounOld English hwīta sunnandæg, literally "white Sunday"; probably so called from the fact that at this season there were many people who were newly baptized and who wore white robes
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