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whitsunday

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Whitsunday


Main Entry:
Whit·sun·day Listen to the pronunciation of Whitsunday Listen to the pronunciation of Whitsunday
Pronunciation:
\-ˈsən-dē, -sən-ˌdā\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
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
Date:
12th century
: pentecost 2


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