Pinkster
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Pinkster
1790–1800, < Dutch Pinksteren ≪ Greek pentēkostḗ Pentecost
Example Sentences
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The highlight of the event, organized by the African American Pinkster Committee of New York, is the crowning of the Pinkster King, and the telling of the holiday's story in traditional songs, percussion-driven music and dance.
From Reuters • May 29, 2015
"The revival of Pinkster helps us to just have a fuller understanding, awareness of what was happening in this country."
From Reuters • May 29, 2015
Considered the oldest African-American holiday, Pinkster was virtually unknown to generations of New Yorkers until three years ago when a group of black history enthusiasts decided to resurrect it.
From Reuters • May 29, 2015
In its heyday, Pinkster was an week-long celebration that featured African music and dancing, and the crowning of a Pinkster king, portrayed by a slave dressed like a military officer.
From Reuters • May 29, 2015
The features that distinguish a Pinkster frolic from the usual scenes at fairs, and other merry-makings, however, were of African origin.
From Satanstoe by Cooper, James Fenimore
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