[From Mona Miscellany second series Manx Soc vol 21]

DAYS OF THE WEEK.

SUNDAY. Je Doo’nee. Shut up or closed. Dies sol; dedicated to the sun.

MONDAY. Je Lh’ein. Dies LunEe; the day of the moon, or lesser luminary.

TUESDAY. Je M’ayrt; dies Martinus. The day of Mars.

WEDNESDAY. Je Crean; dies Mercurii. The day of Mercury.

THURSDAY. Je Ard’ein; dies Joves. Jupiter’s day.

FRIDAY. Jy’ Heiney; dies Veneris. The day of Venus.

SATURDAY. Je Sam; dies Saturni. Saturn’s day.

 

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