ash wednesday

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Definitions of ash wednesday words

uncountable noun ash wednesday Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. 3
noun ash wednesday the first day of Lent, named from the practice of Christians of placing ashes on their heads as a sign of penitence 3
noun ash wednesday the first day of Lent and seventh Wednesday before Easter 3
noun ash wednesday the first day of Lent. 1
noun ash wednesday Christian calendar: first day of Lent 1
noun ash wednesday A Christian day of penitence, the first day of Lent. It is a movable feast which takes place 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays). 0

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

First recorded in 1250-1300

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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