SHROVETIDE


Meaning of SHROVETIDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshrōv-ˌtīd, especially Southern ]

ˈsrōv- noun

Etymology: Middle English schroftide, from schrof- (from shriven to shrive) + tide

Date: 15th century

: the period usually of three days immediately preceding Ash Wednesday

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