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of Lend, imp. & p. p. of Lend., A fast of forty days, beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing till Easter, observed by some Christian churches as commemorative of the fast of our Savior., Slow; mild; gentle; as, lenter heats., See Lento.
Demetrius Parisian
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How can you spend Lent and Christmas more meaningfully?
Pray, and contemplate the meaning of Lent and Christmas. Apply the meaning to your life.
What was the original meaning of the word Lent?
The word Lent has the same root meaning as the word 'lengthen', which refers to the days getting longer in the springtime (when Lent occurs).Most languages other than English use some form of quadragesima, meaning fortieth, referring to the forty days before Easter.
What is the meaning and origin of the root word lent?
The root word "lent" comes from the Old English word "lencten," meaning springtime. It has evolved to refer to the period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter in the Christian calendar.
What is the English meaning of the Malayalam word noyambu?
The lent
What is the English meaning of Malayalam word Nombu?
Lent
Why does lent last more than forty days this year?
Lent traditionally lasts for 40 days to represent the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. However, in some Christian denominations, the Sundays in Lent are not counted, which is why Lent may last more than 40 days in some years.
Lent is an Old English word for?
The English word "Lent" come from the Middle English word lenten and the Old English word lencten meaning the season of spring.
What is the original meaning of armistice day?
What is the original meaning for armistice day
What is the original meaning of the word penguin?
the original meaning is a frozen dog
What is the medical term meaning in its original place?
In situ is the medical term meaning in its original place.
What is a sentence for lent?
He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.
How do you get lent out of clothes?
with a lent brush
