Saturday
/ˈsæt.ər.deɪ/noun
The day of the week following Friday and preceding Sunday.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, Saturday was dedicated to Saturn, the god of sowing, who was often associated with wealth and liberation, making this day a time for both harvest and festivity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sā̆tṛ
“to sow, to plant, referring to agricultural practices.”
Latin
Latin
Saturnus
“the god of agriculture, wealth, and liberation.”
Old English
Old English
Sæternesdæg
“the day of Saturn, marking a day of worship.”
Middle English
Middle English
Saturnesday
“the day associated with the Roman god Saturn.”
Modern English
English
Saturday
“the contemporary term for the day of Saturn, retaining its link to agricultural cycles.”