"Cheesefare" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Probably from cheese + fare. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cheese|fare}} cheese + fare Head templates: {{en-prop}} Cheesefare
  1. (Eastern Orthodoxy, attributive) In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter). Wikipedia link: Cheesefare Tags: attributive Related terms: Meatfare
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