Sunday \Sun"day\, n. [AS. sunnand[ae]g; sunne, gen. sunnan, the
sun + d[ae]g day; akin to D. zondag, G. sonntag; -- so called
because this day was anciently dedicated to the sun, or to
its worship. See Sun, and Day.]
The first day of the week, -- consecrated among Christians to
rest from secular employments, and to religious worship; the
Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day.
Advent Sunday, Low Sunday, Passion Sunday, etc. See
under Advent, Low, etc.
Syn: See Sabbath.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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