Sabbath

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      Etymology

      From Ancient Greek σάββατον (sábbaton, Sabbath), from Hebrew שבת (shabát, Sabbath).

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      • IPA: /ˈsæbəθ/

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      Sabbath

      1. 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.
      2. Sunday, observed throughout the majority of Christianity as a day of rest.
      3. Friday, observed in Islam as a day of rest.
      4. A meeting of witches at midnight. (Also: witches' sabbath or black sabbath).

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      Last modified on 2 June 2013, at 11:00