Oostre

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Etymology

From Middle High German ostre, from Old High German ōstarun, a case form of ōstara, from Proto-West Germanic *austrā, from Proto-Germanic *Austrǭ. Cognate to Central Franconian German Uustere.

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Noun

Oostre n (plural Oostre)

  1. Easter
    In Oostre gehm-mer unser Groseltre besughe.
    At Easter we visit our grandparents.
    • Bible, Luke 22:1
      Waar ticht am “Proot Oone Heep Fëst”, woo Oostre kenënt waar.
      The "Festival of Unleavened Bread" was approaching, which was called Easter.

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