Category:Pilgrimage

Pil"grim*age, n. Etym: [oe. pilgrimage, pelgrinage; cf. F. Pèlerinage.]

1. The journey of a pilgrim; a long journey; especially, a journey to A shrine or other sacred place. Fig., the journey of human life. Shak. The days of the years of my pilgrimage. Gen. xlvii. 9.

2. A tedious and wearisome time. In prison hast thou spent a pilgrimage. Shak.

Syn. -- journey; tour; excursion. See journey.