Allegany County was named after a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River.
(Getty) The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2017, the date is Wednesday, March 1st. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
Definition of 'Lent'. Lent. Lent is the period of forty days before Easter, during which some Christians give up something that they enjoy. It was a favourite meal on Fridays and fast days, particularly during Lent. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.