Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English wicdæġ. Equivalent to weke (week) +‎ day (day).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈweːk(ə)dæi̯/, /ˈwoːk(ə)dæi̯/, /ˈwik(ə)dæi̯/

Noun

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weke-day

  1. A day of the week.
  2. (Late ME) A seven-day week.
  3. (Late ME) A six-day workweek.

Descendants

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  • English: weekday

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See also

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