Fasching

[fah-shing]

noun

1. a carnival celebration that precedes Lent in German-speaking countries and communities; Shrovetide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fasching¹

1910–15; < German, originally Bavarian and Austrian dialect; Middle High German vaschanc, vastschang, perhaps equivalent to vast- Lent ( German Fasten; fast ² ) + schanc distribution or pouring of drinks, referring to the dispensing of liquor prohibited during Lent

Example Sentences

“As U.S. consumers are beginning to see some price increases, it is impacting their purchase behavior within the consumer discretionary space,” said CFO Fasching.

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As U.S. consumers deal with “a more challenging macroeconomic environment” and higher prices, there has been a shift in consumer preferences toward “multibrand, in-store shopping experiences,” said Chief Financial Officer Steve Fasching, according to a FactSet transcript of a post-earnings-report conference call with analysts.

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Hudson Fasching scored early in the second period and captain Anders Lee tied it with eight minutes left in regulation to help New York pick up a point.

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“Two common threads run through those who do this sport — you have a combat sports background or you’re a nerd into Dungeons and Dragons,” said Spence Fasching, 51, captain of Minnesota’s Twin Cities Wyverns who were fighting at the Colorado event.

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Hudson Fasching had 10 goals and nine assists in 49 games after coming in with one goal and two assists in 38 career games over five seasons with Buffalo and Arizona.

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