Whitsuntide
noun
Whit·sun·tide
ˈ(h)wit-sən-ˌtīd 
: the week beginning with Whitsunday and especially the first three days of this week
Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Whitsuntide was
in the 13th century
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“Whitsuntide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whitsuntide. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Whitsuntide
noun
Whit·sun·tide
ˈhwit-sən-ˌtīd
ˈwit-
: the week beginning with Whitsunday
especially
: the first three days of this week
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