fasnacht

American  

[faws-nahk, -nahkt] / ˈfɔsˌnɑk, -ˌnɑkt /

Also fastnacht

noun

Chiefly Pennsylvania.

1. a deep-fried raised doughnut; originally served on Shrove Tuesday as the last sweet treat before Lent.

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Etymology

Origin of fasnacht

From Pennsylvania Dutch; German Fastnacht; fast ², night

Example Sentences

Helvetia, a community of just 85 people, has hosted Fasnacht for more than half a century.

From New York Times

Helvetia, like Fasnacht itself, has Swiss roots.

From New York Times

The Beekeeper Inn is booked months in advance for Fasnacht weekend.

From New York Times

The Helvetia General Store is also home to a Fasnacht mask museum.

From New York Times

In many parts of Switzerland, carnival — or Fasnacht — season is held in February and March.

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