Lent
/lɛnt/noun
Elementary
1
A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.
2
The 40 days preceding Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday preceding Holy Week.
3
The 46 days preceding Easter, reckoned as 40 days by excluding Sundays.
4
Ellipsis of Lent term.
5
vassa, period of the Buddhist lent during the rainy season
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