Sunday

[O. Eng. sonnenday, A-S. sunnandäg, from sunna, sunne, gen. sunnan, the sun, and däg, day; O. H. Ger. sunnuntag, N. H. Ger. sonntag, Up. Ger. sunntag, D. zondag, Icel. sunnudagr, Sw. & Dan. söndag; — so called because this day was anciently dedicated to the sun, or to its worship.] The first day of the week; the Christian Sabbath; a day consecrated to rest from secular employments, and to religious worship; the Lord’s day.

Synonyms—See SABBATH.

Belonging or relating to the Lord's day, or Christian Sabbath.