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Shrovetide
The days immediately preceding Ash Widnesday, especially the period between the evening before Quinguagesima Sunday and the morning of Ash Wednesday.
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One of the divisions of the year, marked by alternations in the length of day and night, or by distinct conditions of temperature, moisture, etc., ca…
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The last day of Carnival; Shrove Tuesday; -- in some cities a great day of carnival and merrymaking.
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