sneon

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West Frisian

Etymology

From Old Frisian sunna-evend (Saturday, literally Sun-evening). Cf. German Sonnabend.

Pronunciation

Noun

sneon c (plural sneonen)

  1. (Clay) Saturday
    Synonym: saterdei
    • 1983, It Beaken. Tydskrift fan de Fryske Akademy, page 97:
      Sneon 23 novimber wurdt yn 'e stêd in grutte Oranjedemonstraasje halden; benammen de katolike findels falle op.
      A large Orangist demonstration is held in the city on Saturday November 23rd; the Catholic banners in particular stand out.

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