"Refreshment Sunday" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the relaxation in Lenten abstinence customarily accepted on this Sunday midway through the season. See also Sunday of the Five Loaves and Simnel Sunday. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Sunday of the Five Loaves}} Sunday of the Five Loaves, {{m|en|Simnel Sunday}} Simnel Sunday Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Refreshment Sunday}} Refreshment Sunday
  1. (dated) Synonym of Mothering Sunday: the fourth Sunday in Lent. Tags: dated Synonyms: Mothering Sunday [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Refreshment_Sunday-en-name-hyjix-7v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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