Whit Monday
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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I remember lying awake for hours on the morning of Whit Monday, eager to put on the gorgeous dress, which, that year, was deep pink overlaid with white lace.
From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012
The address to the Committee, bearing date Whit Monday 1882, may be looked upon as her last will and testament.
From Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind by Martin, Frances
In the afternoon of Whit Monday, the day spoken of already, Peter sat in the parlour of his house, a pipe in his mouth, and a book in his hand.
From A Life's Secret A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
It was with much pleasurable anticipation that the picnic party set out on Whit Monday for Pendle Tor.
From The Manor House School by Dixon, Arthur A.
The instruments were made every year for the Whit Monday hunt which took place in the forest.
From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir
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