2. (Scots Law) See the Note under Term, n., 12.

Whit"sun*tide` (?), n. [Whitsunday + tide.] The week commencing with

Whitsunday, esp. the first three days — Whitsunday, Whitsun Monday, and

Whitsun Tuesday; the time of Pentecost. R. of Gloucester.

Whit"ten tree` (?). [Probably from white; cf. AS. hwitingtreów.] (Bot.)

Either of two shrubs (Viburnum Lantana, and V. Opulus), so called on

account of their whitish branches.

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