paschal
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Easter.
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of or relating to Passover.
noun
adjective
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of or relating to Passover
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of or relating to Easter
Etymology
Origin of paschal
1400–50; late Middle English paschall < Late Latin paschālis. See Pasch, -al 1
Example Sentences
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After starting the service in the rear of the church with the traditional lighting of a large paschal candle, he was taken in a wheelchair to the front to preside at the Mass.
From Reuters • Apr. 8, 2023
Soon there will be strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, snow peas and watercress, the paschal lamb, the Easter ham.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2017
Developments in Eucharistic theology are also apparent in instructions for the new Mass, which emphasize its character as a "paschal meal," a "gathering of the people of God to celebrate the memorial of the Lord."
From Time Magazine Archive
During the service, a white pall covers the coffin to symbolize eternal life; a paschal candle flickering at the foot of the coffin symbolizes the Risen Christ.
From Time Magazine Archive
But it is by no means certain that the phrase "eat the Passover" means simply the paschal supper.
From A Harmony of the Gospels for Students of the Life of Christ Based on the Broadus Harmony in the Revised Version by Robertson, Archibald Thomas
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