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black fast

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of fasting in which no food or drink (not even water) is consumed between midnight and sunset; after sunset a single meal is allowed, but even then meat, eggs, dairy products and alcohol are avoided.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity

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  • Irish: dúthroscadh — form of fasting
  • Romanian: post negru — form of fasting