Lord's day
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lord's day
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225
Example Sentences
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Faithful observance of the Sabbath, or Lord's Day, is embedded in the culture of Lewis and Harris.
From BBC
“The slight limitation on physical presence on the beachfront on the Lord’s Day is consistent with the plaintiff’s mission to build and maintain a beautiful seaside community to serve as a place for meditation, reflection and renewal during the summer months,” the association wrote.
From Seattle Times
A Christian, he told his employers that he couldn’t deliver packages on the Lord’s Day.
From Washington Times
Sunday, he says, is “a day we come together as Christian believers and we honor the Lord’s Day.”
From Washington Times
"Out of respect for the Lord's Day, for members of our military who have sacrificed and who continue to sacrifice so much for our freedom, for the men and women in blue who are doing such a superb job protecting us ... members of our convoy will desist from the blowing of horns," the group said in a statement.
From Reuters
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