Quadragesima

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See also: quadragesima and quadragésima

English

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Etymology

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From Latin Quadrāgēsima (“Lent”), from feminine substantive use of quadrāgēsimus (“fortieth”), from the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter using inclusive counting and excluding Sundays.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkwɒdɹəˈdʒɛsɪmə/

Proper noun

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Quadragesima

  1. (Christianity) Synonym of Lent.
  2. (Christianity) Synonym of Quadragesima Sunday: the first Sunday in Lent.
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