Sabbath
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek σάββατον (sábbaton, “Sabbath”), from Hebrew שבת (shabát, “Sabbath”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈsæbəθ/
Proper noun [edit]
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.
Translations [edit]
Biblical seventh day
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Sunday
Muslim Friday
witches' Sabbath
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