weekend

English

/wiːˈkɛnd/, /ˈwiˌkɛnd/

noun
Definitions
  • The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

Etymology

Compound from English week + English end (patient of action).

Origin

English

end

Gloss

patient of action

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