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Etymology
Middle English saterday, from Old English sæterndæg (akin to Old Frisian sāterdei), from Latin Saturnus Saturn + Old English dæg day
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Saturday was
before the 12th century
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“Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saturday. Accessed 1 Dec. 2022.
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