Pinkster

American  

[pingk-ster] / ˈpɪŋk stər /

Or Pinxter

noun

Hudson Valley: Older Use.

1. Whitsuntide.

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Etymology

Origin of Pinkster

1790–1800, < Dutch Pinksteren ≪ Greek pentēkostḗ Pentecost

Example Sentences

Indeed, the world of Kings County — modern-day Brooklyn — comes to life through vivid, textured details about the children who coined Ben Daisy’s nickname after the dead woman who broke his heart; Culver’s pharmacy, where the newly escaped congregate in the back room; and Pinkster, an antebellum-era tradition in which the townspeople crown a “King Charles” to tease the children and parade for the elderly.

From New York Times

At its new look store, you can get a facial or a blow dry as well as try on new outfits in posh changing rooms - in which you can choose your own mood lighting - and finish off with a tipple at the Pinkster gin bar.

From BBC

An African-American celebration called Pinkster dating back to the 17th century is enjoying a quiet revival in New York, giving the city a fresh glimpse at the largely ignored contribution that black colonists made to America's emerging culture.

From Reuters

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

"The revival of Pinkster helps us to just have a fuller understanding, awareness of what was happening in this country."

From Reuters