Ash Monday

English

Etymology

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

Ash Monday

  1. (Maronite and Eastern Christianity) Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.
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