Holy Thursday
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Holy Thursday
n.
1. See Maundy Thursday.
2. See Ascension Day.
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Holy Thursday
n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) another name for Maundy Thursday
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a rare name for Ascension Day
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Ascen′sion Day`
n.
the 40th day after Easter, commemorating the Ascension of Christ; Holy Thursday.
[1325–75]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Christian holy day - a religious holiday for Christians |
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Translations
الخَميس المُقَدَّس، خَميس الغُسُلعيد الصُّعود
NanebevstoupeníZelený čtvrtek
Kristi HimmelfartsdagSkærtorsdag
Kutsal PerşembeMiraç günüPaskalyadan önceki Perşembe günü
holy
(ˈhəuli) adjective1. (worthy of worship or respect because) associated with God, Jesus, a saint etc; sacred. the Holy Bible; holy ground.
2. good; pure; following the rules of religion. a holy life.
ˈholiness noun1. the state of being holy.
2. (with capital. with His, ~Your etc) a title of the Pope.
the Holy Father the Pope.
Holy ˈThursday noun1. Ascension Day.
2. Maundy Thursday.
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