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Examples of Easter in a Sentence
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Middle English estre, from Old English ēastre; akin to Old High German ōstarun (plural) Easter, Old English ēast east
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Easter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Easter
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