Definition of Ash Wednesday
: the first day of Lent — see Easter Dates Table
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“Ash Wednesday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ash%20Wednesday. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Ash Wednesday was in the 13th century
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