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
SHROVETIDE
Meaning of SHROVETIDE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012