Eastertide

noun

Eas·​ter·​tide ˈē-stər-ˌtīd How to pronounce Eastertide (audio)
: the period from Easter to Ascension Day, to Whitsunday, or to Trinity Sunday

Word History

Etymology

Middle English estertide, from Old English ēastortīd, from ēastor + tīd time — more at tide entry 3

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eastertide was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near Eastertide

Cite this Entry

“Eastertide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eastertide. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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