Middle English word lenten comes from Proto-Germanic *langaz (Long.), Proto-Indo-European *dyeu-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *langaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Long. |
| *dyeu- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to shine |
| *tīnaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Day. |
| *langatīnaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Spring. |
| lencten | Old English (ang) | Lent. Spring (season). |
| lengten | Old English (ang) | |
| lenten | Middle English (enm) |