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A pilgrim (from the Latinperegrinus) is a traveler (literally one who has come from afar) who is on a journey to a holy place. The first use of the word "pilgrims" for the Mayflower passengers appeared in William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation. The first documented use that was not simply quoting Bradford was at a December 22, 1798 celebration of Forefathers' Day in Boston.

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