Pancake Day

Pancake Day

/ˈpænkeɪk deɪ/
Noun General British

British term for Shrove Tuesday.

Etymology & History

British Shrove Tuesday. British religious tradition. Pancake races British custom. Day before Lent British. Americans 'Mardi Gras'. Reflects British Christian calendar culture.

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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