ALL meanings of ash wednesday
ash Wednes·day
A a - 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