rest day en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Possibly a continuation of Middle English resten-dei, restandæȝ, from Old English restendæġ (“day of rest; Sabbath”).
Meanings
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A day spent resting from work or any other activity.
With overtime, rest day working and other payments, a union source said many drivers can expect to earn well in excess of £75,000.
2020 April 8, “Network News: SWR drivers' pay rise offer includes DCO clause”, in Rail, page 22:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| day of rest | alternative | lexicographic | |
| rest days | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (12)
de Ruhetag (day spent resting) · ta விடுமுறை (day spent resting) · sv vilodag (day spent resting) · fi lepopäivä (day spent resting) · el ρέπο (day spent resting) · ta ஓய்வுநாள் (day spent resting) · hu pihenőnap (day spent resting) · es día de asueto (day spent resting) · bg почивен ден (day spent resting) · nb hviledag (day spent resting) · mi rangi whakangā (day spent resting) · mi rā whakangā (day spent resting)