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- proper noun Christianity The Tuesday before the onset of
Lent .
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- noun a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans
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john commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Just learned that in the UK and Ireland Fat Tuesday is better known as Pancake Day.
March 7, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Mmm... pancake day.
March 7, 2011
dontcry commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Yes. It's the day before Lent begins, so you use up your indulgent pantry items (sugar, butter, lard, honey, etc.) most often used in baked goods, to feast before the Lenten Season begins.
March 7, 2011
bilby commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Pancake Tuesday.
March 8, 2011
dontcry commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday.
March 10, 2011
bilby commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Hey, what's with the shroving?! There's room for all of us on this word.
March 10, 2011
chained_bear commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday. Though in my case, I don't see how that's different from any other day.
March 10, 2011
yarb commented on the word Fat Tuesday
Ha ha!
March 10, 2011