pilgrimage Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pil"grim*age noun

Etymology

OE. pilgrimage, pelgrinage; cf. F. pèlerinage.

Definitions

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.