Meaning of Shrovetide in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈʃroʊvˌtaɪd/

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1. Noun

   Shrovetide

   Etymology

   late Middle English: of obscure origin; the first element related to shrive

   Definitions

   1. immediately preceding Lent

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• shroud
• shrivel up
• shrivelled
• shriveled
• Shrovetide
• Shrove Tuesday
• shrub
• shrubbery
• shrubby