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BOEUF GRAS
A FATTED OX, PART OF THE PRE LENTEN FESTIVITIES OF THE REX
--THE EARLIEST KREWE OF THE MARDI GRAS. IT IS THE SYMBOL OF THE LAST
FLESH MEAT EATEN BEFORE THE LENTEN AUSTERITY.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
Keyword(s): FEASTING BEFORE FASTING
| Subject headings: | 663 Mardi Gras |
Date learned: 02-00-1971