Ash Monday
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
By analogy with Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.
Proper noun[edit]
- (Maronite and Eastern Christianity) Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.