Meaning Of The Word Shrovetide

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What's The Definition Of Shrovetide?

Shrovetide in American English
the time, esp. the Tuesday ( Shrove Tuesday: cf. Mardi Gras), just before Ash Wednesday
noun: the three days before Ash Wednesday, once a time of confession and absolution

Shrovetide in British English
noun: the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, formerly a time when confessions were made in preparation for Lent

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