Refreshment Sunday

English

Etymology

From the relaxation in Lenten abstinence customarily accepted on this Sunday midway through the season. See also Sunday of the Five Loaves and Simnel Sunday.

Proper noun

Refreshment Sunday

  1. (dated) Synonym of Mothering Sunday: the fourth Sunday in Lent.
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