Laetare Sunday


Lae·ta·re Sunday

noun \lā-ˈtär-ē-, -ˈter-\

Definition of LAETARE SUNDAY

: the fourth Sunday in Lent

Origin of LAETARE SUNDAY

Latin laetare, singular imperative of laetari to rejoice
First Known Use: circa 1870

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