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Maundy

/ˈmɔːn.di/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A commandment..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) A commandment.
  2. (obsolete) The sacrament of the Lord's supper.
  3. (Christianity) The ceremony of washing the feet of poor persons or inferiors, performed as a religious rite on Maundy Thursday in commemoration of Christ's washing the disciples' feet at the Last Supper.
  4. (Christianity) The office appointed to be read during the religious ceremony of foot-washing.

Example Sentences

And also they make their sacrament of the altar of Therf bread, for our Lord made it of such bread, when he made his Maundy.

Synonyms for maundy

nipter

Antonyms for maundy

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does maundy mean?

Maundy means (obsolete) A commandment..

What is a synonym for maundy?

Common synonyms include nipter.

What is the opposite of maundy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use maundy in a sentence?

And also they make their sacrament of the altar of Therf bread, for our Lord made it of such bread, when he made his Maundy.

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