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Quinquagesima

Quinquagesima

9.9
A Sunday just before Ash Wednesday that is the last Sunday before Lent starts
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Quinquagesima
  • Many churches hold special services on Quinquagesima to prepare for the start of Lent.

Examples

  • This year, Quinquagesima falls on February 19.

  • She recalled attending Quinquagesima services as a child in her parish.

  • The theme of forgiveness is often emphasized during Quinquagesima celebrations.

  • Many churches celebrate Quinquagesima with special services.

  • Many churches hold special services on Quinquagesima to prepare for the start of Lent.

  • She recalled attending Quinquagesima services as a child in her parish.

  • The theme of forgiveness is often emphasized during Quinquagesima celebrations.

Synonyms

Quinquagesima Sunday
vsQuinquagesima
  • Archaic
9.9

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday that is the last Sunday before Lent

is the same meaning but used as a shorter or alternative name

Compounds

Quinquagesima Sunday
  • Archaic
9.9

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday that is the last Sunday before Lent

Surface Forms

Quinquagesima singular
Quinquagesimae plural

Etymology

The word Quinquagesima comes from the Latin quinquaginta meaning 'fifty' and quinquāgēsimus meaning 'fiftieth', because this Sunday is about fifty days before Easter, so it marks the last Sunday before Lent.