antepaschal

/æntɪˈpæskəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or coming before a paschal or Easter season

“The antepaschal services were held on the last Sunday before Easter.”

2. noun

a service or rite held before Easter

“The family attended an antepaschal service to prepare for Easter Sunday.”

Synonyms

  • easter
  • prepaschal

Antonyms

  • post-Easter
  • postpaschal