Definitions for lent
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent, Lententidenoun

   a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentnoun

   Period of penitence for Christians before Easter.

2. Etymology: Shortened form of Lenten, from lencten. Related to Lenz, which is derived from a word related to long, because of the longer days.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LENTnoun

   The quadragesimal fast; a time of abstinence.

   Etymology: lenten , the spring, Saxon.

   Lent is from springing, because it falleth in the spring; for which our progenitors, the Germans, use glent. William Camden.

2. Lentpart. pass.

   Etymology: from lend.

   By Jove the stranger and the poor are sent,
   And what to those we give, to Jove is lent. Alexander Pope, Odys.

3. LENTnoun

   The quadragesimal fast; a time of abstinence.

   Etymology: lenten , the spring, Saxon.

   Lent is from springing, because it falleth in the spring; for which our progenitors, the Germans, use glent. William Camden.

4. Lentpart. pass.

   Etymology: from lend.

   By Jove the stranger and the poor are sent,
   And what to those we give, to Jove is lent. Alexander Pope, Odys.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent

   Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. Lent is observed in the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist, Moravian, Oriental Orthodox, Persian, United Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions. Some Anabaptist, Baptist, Reformed (including certain Continental Reformed, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches), and nondenominational Christian churches also observe Lent, although many churches in these traditions do not.Which days are enumerated as being part of Lent differs between denominations (see below), although in all of them Lent is described as lasting for a total duration of 40 days. In Lent-observing Western Churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later; depending on the Christian denomination and local custom, Lent concludes either on the evening of Maundy Thursday, or at sundown on Holy Saturday, when the Easter Vigil is celebrated, though in either case, Lenten fasting observances are maintained until the evening of Holy Saturday. Sundays may or may not be excluded, depending on the denomination. In Eastern Churches (whether Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Lutheran, or Eastern Catholic), Lent is observed continuously without interruption for 40 days starting on Clean Monday and ending on Lazarus Saturday before Holy Week.Lent is a period of grief that necessarily ends with a great celebration of Easter. Thus, it is known in Eastern Orthodox circles as the season of "bright sadness" (Greek: χαρμολύπη, romanized: charmolypê). The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer for Easter through prayer, mortifying the flesh, repentance of sins, almsgiving, simple living, and self-denial. In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as giving up certain luxuries in imitation of Jesus Christ's sacrifice during his journey into the desert for 40 days; this is known as one's Lenten sacrifice.Many Lent-observing Christians also add a Lenten spiritual discipline, such as reading a daily devotional or praying through a Lenten calendar, to draw themselves near to God. Often observed are the Stations of the Cross, a devotional commemoration of Christ's carrying the Cross and crucifixion. Many churches remove flowers from their altars and veil crucifixes, religious statues that show the triumphant Christ, and other elaborate religious symbols in violet fabrics in solemn observance of the event. The custom of veiling is typically practiced the last two weeks, beginning on the Sunday Judica which is therefore in the vernacular called Passion Sunday until Good Friday, when the cross is unveiled solemnly in the liturgy. In most Lent-observing denominations, the last week of Lent coincides with Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday. Following the New Testament narrative, Jesus' crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, and at the beginning of the next week the joyful celebration of Easter Sunday, the start of the Easter season, which recalls the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In some Christian denominations, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday form the Easter Triduum.

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1. lent

   Lent is a period of forty days before Easter in the Christian calendar, starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, primarily observed by Catholics, Orthodox, and some Protestant Christians. It's a time of penitence, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. Sundays are not counted in these forty days as they are considered to be feast days.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent

   of Lend

2. Lent

   imp. & p. p. of Lend

3. Lentnoun

   a fast of forty days, beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing till Easter, observed by some Christian churches as commemorative of the fast of our Savior

4. Lentadjective

   slow; mild; gentle; as, lenter heats

5. Lentadjective

   see Lento

6. Etymology: [OE. lente, lenten, leynte, AS. lengten, lencten, spring, lent, akin to D. lente, OHG. lenzin, langiz, G. lenz, and perh. fr. AS. lang long, E. long, because at this season of the year the days lengthen.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent

   Lent is a solemn observance in the liturgical year of many Christian denominations, lasting for a period of approximately six weeks leading up to Easter Sunday. In the general Latin-rite and most Western denominations Lent is taken to run from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday morning or to Easter Eve. In the Catholic Church, Lent lasts until Holy Thursday, while other denominations run until Easter Eve. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving, and self-denial. Its institutional purpose is heightened in the annual commemoration of Holy Week, marking the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events of the Bible when Jesus is crucified on Good Friday, which then culminates in the celebration on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. During Lent, many of the faithful commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penitence. The Stations of the Cross, a devotional commemoration of Christ's carrying the Cross and of his execution, are often observed. Many Roman Catholic and some Protestant churches remove flowers from their altars, while crucifixes, religious statues, and other elaborate religious symbols are often veiled in violet fabrics in solemn observance of the event. In certain pious Catholic countries, some adherents mark the season with the traditional abstention from the consumption of meat. In some countries, grand religious processions and cultural customs are observed, and the faithful attempt to visit seven churches during Holy Week in honor of Jesus Christ heading to Mount Calvary.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Lent

   lent, n. an annual fast of forty days in commemoration of the fast of our Saviour (Matt. iv. 2), from Ash-Wednesday to Easter.—adj. Lent′en, relating to, or used in, Lent: sparing.—n. Lent′-lil′y, the daffodil, as flowering in Lent. [A.S. lencten, the spring; Dut. lente, Ger. lenz.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent

   a period of fasting previous to Easter, at first lasting only 40 hours, was gradually extended to three, four, or six days, then different Churches extended it to three and six: weeks; in the 6th century Gregory the Great fixed it for the West at 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter, excluding Sundays; in the Eastern Church it begins on the Monday after quinquagesima and excludes both Saturdays and Sundays; in the Anglican Church the season is marked by special services, but the fast is not rigidly kept.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LENT

   A Church fast that is slow to go; or something loaned which is slow to come back.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lent

   The spring fast, during which butchers were prohibited to kill flesh unless for victualling ships, except by special license.

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1. LENT

   What does LENT stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the LENT acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lent

   From the Anglo-Saxon lencten, the spring. The word has the same origin as “lengthen,” since at this season of the year the lengthening of the days becomes perceptible.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LENT

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lent is ranked #7652 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Lent surname appeared 4,341 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Lent.
   
   93.1% or 4,044 total occurrences were White.
   2.5% or 111 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.4% or 61 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.1% or 49 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.8% or 38 total occurrences were Black.
   0.8% or 38 total occurrences were Asian.

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How to pronounce lent?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say lent in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lent in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of lent in a Sentence

1. Belgian Proverb:

   Don't make use of another's mouth unless it has been lent to you.

2. Marcel Proust:

   The paradoxes of today are the prejudices of tomorrow, since the most benighted and the most deplorable prejudices have had their moment of novelty when fashion lent them its fragile grace.

3. Elliott Abrams:

   We have made the argument, unsuccessfully to date, to both Russia and China that they are not helping themselves, if they are concerned ... about the recovery of money they have lent or invested, a bankrupt Venezuelan economy will never be able to repay those amounts, only a Venezuela in recovery will be able to do so.

4. Alexander Aitken:

   I can’t see there being much willingness to give a fairer outcome to offshore bondholders rather than onshore banks, let alone house buyers and people who have lent onshore through the personal loan structures, of course legally there is also structural subordination from being offshore, which means lenders to Evergrande’s onshore subsidiaries get paid before lenders to the parent company or any offshore debt issuer.

5. Pastor Packiam:

   During Lent, we fast so that we can be led to repentance.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lent
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lent
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lent
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lent
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Lent
10. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=lent
11. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=lent
12. ^ Etymology and Origins
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=lent
13. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html