An Irish dialectal term for Shrovetide — the period of feasting and celebration immediately before Lent, including Shrove Tuesday (pancake day). In Irish rural tradition, Shrovetide was a peak time for weddings and merrymaking before the austerity of Lent began.
The matchmaker was busy as ever in the weeks leading up to Shraft.
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(Ireland) Shrovetide.
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