1. The 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras ('Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance

Derived forms: Ash Wednesdays

Type of: Christian holy day

Part of: Lent, Lententide

Encyclopedia: Ash Wednesday

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