Cheesefare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter).

Word forms

Cheesefare

Etymology

Probably from cheese + fare.

Related words

Meatfare
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