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Fasching

American  
[fah-shing] / ˈfɑ ʃɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Fasching

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

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Los Angeles also received Jonathan Parker and a pair of draft picks in exchange for Hudson Fasching and Nic Deslauriers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

And gross margins are expected to be down compared with last year, largely due to tariffs, Fasching added.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

“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.

From MarketWatch Oct. 24, 2025

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.

From Washington Times May 2, 2023

She tore her hair for grief and rage, and was quite beside herself with agitation: but she recovered a composed state of mind; and, in 1776, in Fasching, obtained permission to accomplish her marriage.

From A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies by Hoyland, John

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