What does "cheesefare" mean?

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter).

Cheesefare

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter). attributive
"Cheesefare Saturday"

Etymology

Probably from cheese + fare.

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