"Spy Wednesday" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Spy Wednesdays [plural]
Etymology: From the idea that Judas Iscariot was spying on Jesus before betraying him. The Middle Irish equivalent, Cédaín in Braith ["Wednesday of Betrayal" or "Spy Wednesday"], is attested in the 15th-century Leabhar Breac. Etymology templates: {{m|mga|Cédaín in Braith}} Cédaín in Braith Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Spy Wednesday}} Spy Wednesday (plural Spy Wednesdays)
  1. (Ireland, Catholicism) Holy Wednesday Tags: Ireland Categories (topical): Catholicism, Easter, Holidays Translations (Spy Wednesday): mercredi de l’espion [masculine] (French)

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