Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of abstaining from food; the act of observing a fast.
- noun In the law and customs of ancient communities, particularly in Ireland, a method for the collection of debts, by which the creditor went to the door of the debtor, and there sat down to stay without food until paid: a person who would not yield to this form of demand was treated thereafter in some sense as an outlaw.
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- verb Present participle of
fast . - noun
Action of the verb tofast .
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- noun abstaining from food
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Examples
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By replacing the alleluia sung in the normal seasons, it represents a kind of fasting from the wordless jubilation of the alleluia.
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A normal level, after a night of fasting, is under 100 mg/dl, regardless of your size.
Your Health mailbag: Blood glucose, red-yeast rice, allergy shots 2010
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Some people point out that fasting is not the most important thing and, therefore, they do not need to worry about it.
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But fasting is good insofar as it achieves a good end.
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Abstaining for a period of time through voluntary juice fasting is possible and has health benefits as well, though you should consult your physician before beginning.
Robin Quivers: Exploring Solutions for Obesity Robin Quivers 2010
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Maybe prayer and fasting is the answer – right Michele Bachmann?
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And fasting is not exactly what one would "celebrate" unless you are Evo Morales right now!
Religious Ceremonies 2009
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Abstaining for a period of time through voluntary juice fasting is possible and has health benefits as well, though you should consult your physician before beginning.
Robin Quivers: Exploring Solutions for Obesity Robin Quivers 2010
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And fasting is not exactly what one would "celebrate" unless you are Evo Morales right now!
Religious Ceremonies 2009
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Abstaining for a period of time through voluntary juice fasting is possible and has health benefits as well, though you should consult your physician before beginning.
Robin Quivers: Exploring Solutions for Obesity Robin Quivers 2010
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