"dominical letter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dominical letters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dominical letter (plural dominical letters)
  1. Any of the first seven letters of the alphabet, used in religious calendars to mark the Sundays throughout the year and determine dates such as Easter Sunday. Wikipedia link: dominical letter
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