Shrove: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrove

 

[ สƒroสŠv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious context

Shrove refers to the time immediately before Lent in the Christian calendar, traditionally associated with confession and penance. The term is derived from 'shrive,' which means to confess one's sins and receive absolution. It is often celebrated with feasting and the consumption of pancakes, a tradition evident in many cultures. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is observed the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. This day encourages individuals to use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting period begins.

Synonyms

Pancake Day, carnival

Examples of usage

  • Shrove Tuesday is celebrated with pancakes across the world.
  • Many people go to church for confession before Shrove.
  • Traditionally, Shrove is a time for feasting before Lent.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terรงa-feira gorda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faschingsdienstag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Hari Shrove

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะจั€ะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Tล‚usty wtorek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒญใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Mardi gras

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Martes de Carnaval

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลžrov

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šˆ๋กœ๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Masopustnรญ รบterรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Faลกiangy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐข่‚‰่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Pusta torek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sjรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะจั€ะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลžrov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Martes de Carnaval

Etymology

The term 'shrove' comes from the Old English word 'scrฤซfan', meaning to impose a penance on someone, or to hear a confession. The word 'shrove' itself can be traced back to the past participle 'shriven', which means one who has undergone confession. The practice of Shrove has roots in the early Christian church, where the faithful were encouraged to prepare for Lent through acts of repentance and religious observances. Over time, Shrove has become associated with hearty meals, particularly pancakes, as a way to deplete luxury food items in preparation for the fasting period that Lent entails. The customs surrounding Shrove Tuesday developed during the Middle Ages, with feasting traditions that often varied by region, but the core idea of preparation for Lent remained consistent. Thus, Shrove has evolved from a strictly religious observance into a cultural celebration with food, community, and family gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,940, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.