shrove Synonyms
shrove Meaning
shrove ()
of Shrive
imp. of Shrive.
shrove (v. i.)
To join in the festivities of Shrovetide; hence, to make merry.
shrove Sentence Examples
- The festivities during Shrove Tuesday marked the last opportunity for revelry before the Lenten season.
- The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday originated in the need to use up ingredients before the period of fasting.
- Throughout the Middle Ages, Shrove Monday was celebrated with jousting and other forms of merriments.
- The Shrovetide fair was an annual event that allowed people to gather and trade before the onset of Lent.
- In certain cultures, Shrove Tuesday is known as Mardi Gras, a day of indulgence and celebration before the penitential period.
- The Shrove bell was rung on the morning of Shrove Tuesday to announce the beginning of the fast.
- The practice of mocking the devil during Shrovetide ceremonies was believed to ward off evil spirits.
- Shrovetide customs varied widely across different regions, with some observing it as a time of fasting and others as a period of revelry.
- The term "Shrove" derives from the Old English word "scrīfan," meaning "to confess" or "to absolve."
- Historically, Shrove Tuesday was a day for忏悔, forgiveness, and preparing for the spiritual journey of Lent.
FAQs About the word shrove
of Shrive, imp. of Shrive., To join in the festivities of Shrovetide; hence, to make merry.
pardoned, blessed, forgave, remitted, reformed, reclaimed, delivered, redeemed, sanctified, consecrated
No antonyms found.
The festivities during Shrove Tuesday marked the last opportunity for revelry before the Lenten season.
The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday originated in the need to use up ingredients before the period of fasting.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Shrove Monday was celebrated with jousting and other forms of merriments.
The Shrovetide fair was an annual event that allowed people to gather and trade before the onset of Lent.
