First Known Use: before 12th century
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Easter
noun Eas·ter \ˈē-stər\
: a Christian church festival that celebrates the return of Jesus Christ to life following his death; also : the Sunday in early spring on which this festival is observed
Full Definition of EASTER
: a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon
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Origin of EASTER
Middle English estre, from Old English ēastre; akin to Old High German ōstarun (plural) Easter, Old English ēast east
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Easter
noun Eas·ter \ˈē-stər\
Definition of EASTER for Kids
: a Christian holy day that celebrates the Resurrection
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