cheesefare

cheesefare
Used in the combination "Cheesefare Sunday" by English-speaking members of the to indicate the last day before the en fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter). Although the word has been in long and widespread use its etymology is obscure.

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