English Explanatory Dictionary

Laetare Sunday

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of Mothering Sunday: the fourth Sunday of Lent.

Word forms

Laetare Sunday Laetare Sundays

Etymology

From Latin Laetare (“Rejoice!”), the first word of the introit of the day's mass, traditionally a Latin translation of Isaiah 66:10.

Synonyms

Mothering Sunday

Related words

Invocavit Sunday Reminiscere Sunday Oculi Sunday Judica Sunday
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