. (Eccl.) The first Sunday after Easter Sunday, properly
pos>n. The fourth Sunday of Lent; -- so named from the Latin word Lætare (rejoice), the first word in the antiphone of the introit sung that day in the Roman Catholic service. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Eccl.) The Sunday next before Easter; -- so called in commemoration of the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, when the multitude strewed palm branches in the way. The event is commemorated in Christian churches by distribution of blessed palm leaves. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
n. Sunbeam. [ R. ] Mrs. Hemans. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ AS. sunnandaeg; sunne, gen. sunnan, the sun + daeg day; akin to D. zondag, G. sonntag; -- so called because this day was anciently dedicated to the sun, or to its worship. See Sun, and Day. ] The first day of the week, -- consecrated among Christians to rest from secular employments, and to religious worship; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day. [ 1913 Webster ]
Advent Sunday,
Low Sunday,
Passion Sunday
a. Belonging to the Christian Sabbath. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sunday letter.
Sunday school.
n. [ White + Sunday. ]