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weekMain Entry: week Pronunciation: \ˈwēk\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English weke, from Old English wicu, wucu; akin to Old High German wehha week and perhaps to Latin vicis change, alternation, Old High German wehsal exchange Date: before 12th century 1 a : any of a series of 7-day cycles used in various calendars; especially : a 7-day cycle beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday b (1) : a week beginning with a specified day or containing a specified holiday <Easter week> <the week of the 18th> (2) : a week appointed for public recognition of some cause <Fire Prevention Week>
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