English Explanatory Dictionary

Ash Monday

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.

Word forms

Ash Monday

Etymology

By analogy with Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.

Synonyms

Clean Monday
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