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Ash Monday
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Etymology
By analogy with en Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of en Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.
Proper noun
Ash Monday
en Maronite _ & _ Eastern _ Christianity en Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.