FASNACHT


Meaning of FASNACHT in English

/faws"nahk', -nahkt'/ , n. Chiefly Pennsylvania.

a deep-fried raised doughnut; originally served on Shrove Tuesday as the last sweet treat before Lent.

Also, fastnacht /fawst"nahk', -nahkt'/ .

[

Fastnacht; see FAST 2 , NIGHT ]

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