English Explanatory Dictionary

Lenten

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Pertaining to Lent; taking place during Lent.
Appropriate to Lent; meagre, sombre.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛntən/

Word forms

Lenten more Lenten most Lenten

Etymology

From Old English lenten, lencten, equivalent to Lent + -en.

Derived words

Lenten rose Lententide Lent Lenten lily

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