noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of Parasceve.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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parasceve
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpaɹəˌsiːv/
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpaɹəˈsiːviː/
noun
Meaning 2
The day of preparation before the (Jewish) Sabbath; Friday.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin parascevē, from Ancient Greek παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ, literally “preparation”).