Cheesefare

English

Etymology

Probably from cheese +‎ fare.

Proper noun

Cheesefare

  1. (Eastern Orthodoxy, attributive) In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter).
    Cheesefare Saturday
    Cheesefare Sunday
    Cheesefare Week
  • Meatfare
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