Etymology

Palm Sunday

Today it means: The sixth Sunday in Lent, the Sunday before Easter. Full definition →

Old English Palmsunnandæg
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  1. Old English · inherited fromPalmsunnandæg
  2. English todayPalm Sunday

From the palm fronds supposedly laid before Jesus during his entrance to Jerusalem preceding his crucifixion. Originally Old English Palmsunnandæg or palm-sunnandæg. The current spelling dates to the 17th century.

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