Cheesefare

English

Etymology

Probably from cheese +‎ fare.

Proper noun

Cheesefare

1. (Orthodoxy, attributive) In the Christian Orthodox churches, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter).

   Cheesefare Saturday

   Cheesefare Sunday

   Cheesefare Week

Related terms

• Meatfare