Whit Week

[ whit, wit ]

noun

1. Whitsuntide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Whit Week¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; modeled on Whitsunday

Example Sentences

Whit Friday Brass Band Contests 1884-present day, Saddleworth The Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Contests, dubbed “the greatest free show on Earth”, have been running since 1884, when Whit Week was a rare holiday for local workers in the mills and factories.

From The Guardian

As Parliament traditionally does not sits during Whit week, he said it was not possible for MPs to return until June.

From BBC

During the middle ages the Friday market and fair in Whit week, granted by the first charter, were centres for the sale of yarn and cloth called “Dunsters,” made in the town.

From Project Gutenberg

This was the naval situation, and until Wednesday in Whit week it was the only situation the American people had realised.

From Project Gutenberg