Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for WED-NES-DAY
WED-NES-DAY, n. [wenz'day; Sax. Wodensdæg, Woden's day; Sw. Odensdag or Onsdag; from Wodin or Odin, a deity or chief among the northern nations of Europe.]
The fourth day of the week; the next day after Tuesday.
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