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Webster 1913 Edition

Paschal

Pas′chal

(păs′kal)
,
Adj.
[L.
paschalis
: cf. F.
pascal
. See
Pasch
.]
Of or pertaining to the passover, or to Easter;
as, a
paschal
lamb;
paschal
eggs.
Longfellow.
Paschal candle
(R. C. Ch.)
,
a large wax candle, blessed and placed on the altar on Holy Saturday, or the day before Easter.
–
Paschal flower
. See
Pasque flower
, under
Pasque
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Paschal

PAS'CHAL

,
Adj.
[L. pascha.] Pertaining to the passover, or to Easter.

Definition 2024

Paschal

Paschal

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English

Adjective

Paschal ‎(not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Easter.
  2. Of or pertaining to the Passover.

Derived terms

paschal

paschal

See also: Paschal

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

paschal ‎(comparative more paschal, superlative most paschal)

  1. of or relating to Passover
  2. of or relating to Easter, especially the Orthodox Pascha.

See also

Etymology

From Latin paschālis; ultimately from Hebrew פסח ‎(pésakh).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpaskəl/

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