At present, even under temporary disadvantages, the use of flesh is greater here than anywhere else; it is continued without any interruption of Lents or meagre days; it is sustained and growing even with the increase of our taxes.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. I. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke
They had two Lents, and fasted from meat, milk, and fish.
"Southern Arabia"
Theodore Bent Mabel Bent
She, however, has no knowledge of the matter in question; nor have the Lents, nor any one in the Craig family except Mrs. Craig.
"Ailsa Paige"
Robert W. Chambers