Meaning Of The Word Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday
uncountable noun: Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.

Ash Wednesday in American English
the first day of Lent and seventh Wednesday before Easter
noun: the first day of Lent

Ash Wednesday in British English
noun: the first day of Lent, named from the practice of Christians of placing ashes on their heads as a sign of penitence

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