Whitsuntide

[ hwit-suh n-tahyd, wit- ]

/ ˈʰwɪt sənˌtaɪd, ˈwɪt- /

the week beginning with Whitsunday, especially the first three days of this week.

Also called Whit Week.

Origin of Whitsuntide

First recorded in 1175–1225, Whitsuntide is from the Middle English word whitsone(n)tide. See Whitsun, tide¹

If Mr. Kenihazy had paid for the two horses which my husband sold him at Whitsuntide, we would never have come to this.

The Village Notary |Jzsef Etvs
At Whitsuntide this year no Laplander was at church, the pikes happening to spawn just at that time.

Lachesis Lapponica |Carl von Linn
He had made no objections to Lassigny as a friend of hers, nor to her having asked him to Abington at Whitsuntide.

Abington Abbey |Archibald Marshall
It was Whitsuntide he said, and he might as well take his holiday as he was down there.

The Claverings |Anthony Trollope

Holiday movements at Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide are thoroughly recognised, and no leave-taking is obligatory.

Manners and Rules of Good Society |Anonymous

Whitsuntide

/ (ˈwɪtsənˌtaɪd) /

the week that begins with Whit Sunday, esp the first three days