English Explanatory Dictionary

Whit Monday

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Monday that immediately follows Pentecost; the second day of Whitsuntide.

Pronunciation

/(h)wɪt ˈmʌn.deɪ/

Word forms

Whit Monday Whitmonday Whit-Monday

Etymology

Contraction of white Monday; compare Whitsunday

Synonyms

Monday of the Holy Spirit Pentecost Monday
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