Carnival Word Origin - (n.) 1540s, time of merrymaking before lent, from french carnaval, from italian carnevale shrove. A season or festival of merrymaking before lent 2 a : An instance of merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading b :
(n.) 1540s, time of merrymaking before lent, from french carnaval, from italian carnevale shrove. A season or festival of merrymaking before lent 2 a : An instance of merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading b :