Passiontide

noun

Pas·​sion·​tide ˈpa-shən-ˌtīd How to pronounce Passiontide (audio)
: the last two weeks of Lent

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Passiontide was in 1847

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“Passiontide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passiontide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Passiontide

noun
Pas·​sion·​tide ˈpash-ən-ˌtīd How to pronounce Passiontide (audio)
: the last two weeks of Lent
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