fasching

Fa·sching

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fah-shing]
- /ˈfɑ ʃɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fah-shing]
- /ˈfɑ ʃɪŋ/

Definitions of fasching word

noun fasching a carnival celebration that precedes Lent in German-speaking countries and communities; Shrovetide. 1
noun fasching the pre-Lenten period of revelry celebrated in Austria and parts of Germany 0

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Origin of fasching

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < German, orig. Bavarian and Austrian dialect; Middle High German vaschanc, vastschang, perhaps equivalent to vast- Lent (German Fasten; see fast2) + schanc distribution or pouring of drinks, referring to the dispensing of liquor prohibited during Lent

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Parts of speech for Fasching

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fasching popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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