"shrift, shriving," 1570s, shortened from Shrovetide (early 15c.), from schrof-, related to schrifen (see shrive). Shrove Tuesday (c. 1500) is from practice of celebration and merrymaking before going to confession at the beginning of Lent.
双语例句
1. Pancake Day ( Shrove Tuesday, when pancakes are traditionally eaten )
薄饼日 ( 忏悔节前一日, 按传统吃薄饼 ).
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2. At Olney, a small town in England, Shrove Tuesday is Pancake Race Day.
