Lent
See also lent
English
Etymology
Shortened form of Lenten, from Old English lencten. Related to German Lenz (“springtime”), which is derived from a word related to long, because of the longer days.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɛnt
Proper noun
Lent
Translations
period of penitence for Christians before Easter
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