Complete Definition of "Lent"

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English

Etymology
Related to G. Lenz "springtime", which is derived from a word related to long, because of the longer days.

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�nt|-�nt

Proper noun
Lent

  1. Period of penitence for Christians before Easter.

Translations

Dutch: vasten m
German: Fasten n, Fastenzeit f
French: carême m
Italian: quaresima f
mid
Latin quadragesima
Maltese: Randan<!-- capitalization? -->
Polish: Wielki Post m
Russian: �еликий �о�� (v'elíkij post) m

Category:Calendar terms

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