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Pascha

uncommon

noun

1.

the Jewish feast of the Passover

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2.

the Christian festival of Easter

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Origin

From Latin pascha (“Passover”), from Ancient Greek πάσχα (páskha, “Passover”), from Aramaic פַּסְחָא (paskha), from Hebrew פֶּסַח (pésakh). Doublet of Pasch, paska, paskha, and Pesach.

Phrases

  • crucifixional Pascha
  • resurrectional Pascha

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