Ash Wednesday

noun

: the first day of Lent

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This day marked his first Ash Wednesday leading the congregation, the Jordans noted. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024 In Rome, Christian leaders incorporated the tradition as a way to prelude Lent, when people would often fast between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024 This Fool was canceled on February 14, which (besides Valentine’s Day) was Ash Wednesday. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2024 This 40-year-old seafood joint known for 'best fish sandwich' is a favorite during Lent Ash Wednesday this week marked the beginning of Lent in 2024 Read more about the religious traditions around Lent. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Ash Wednesday 

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Ash Wednesday was in the 13th century

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Ash Wednesday

noun
: the first day of Lent

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