Sabbath-day's journey en · NOUN
Etymology
See Joshua iii. 4 in the Bible.
Meanings
- (historical) The distance of 2,000 cubits, or about five furlongs, which a Jew was permitted to walk on the Sabbath, fixed by the space between the extreme end of the camp and the ark.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbath-day's walk | alternative | lexicographic |