Sabbath
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek σάββατον (sabbaton, “Sabbath”), from Hebrew שבת (shabbat, “Sabbath”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsæbəθ/
[edit] Proper noun
Sabbath
- The Biblical seventh day of the week, observed as a day of rest in Judaism, Seventh-day Adventism, or Seventh Day Baptism, starting at sundown on Friday till sundown on Saturday.
- Sunday, observed throughout the majority of Christianity as a day of rest.
- Friday, observed in Islam as a day of rest.
- A meeting of witches at midnight.
[edit] Translations
Biblical seventh day
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Sunday
muslim Friday
witches' Sabbath
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