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EXPECTATION-WEEK

\ɛkspɪktˈe͡ɪʃənwˈiːk], \ɛkspɪktˈe‍ɪʃənwˈiːk], \ɛ_k_s_p_ɪ_k_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_w_ˈiː_k]\

Definitions of EXPECTATION-WEEK

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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The whole of the interval between Ascension-day and Whitsunday, so called because at this time the apostles continued in earnest prayer and expectation of the Comforter.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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