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maundy

(ˈmɔːndɪ)
n, pl maundies
(Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the ceremonial washing of the feet of poor persons in commemoration of Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet (John 13:4–34) re-enacted in some churches on Maundy Thursday
[C13: from Old French mandé something commanded, from Latin mandatum commandment, from the words of Christ: Mandātum novum dō vōbīs A new commandment give I unto you]
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Noun1.Maundy - a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy moneyMaundy - a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money
ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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Maundy

[ˈmɔːndɪ] CPD Maundy money N (Brit) dinero que reparte el monarca a los pobres el Jueves Santo
Maundy Thursday NJueves m Santo
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To celebrate Holy Week and Easter, Holy Cross Anglican Church in Lake Villa will host the following liturgies: Maundy Thursday (April 18, 7 p.m.), Good Friday (April 19, 7 p.m.) and Easter Sunday (April 21, 9:30 a.m.).
Roman Catholic Church leaders traditionally observe Maundy Thursday with the holding of the Chrism Mass and the renewal of priestly vows.
She added: "If you sincerely want to help, please don't brag about it to achieve your political ends." Campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, which fall on April 18 and 19, is prohibited.
Cheshire families and Christians will be marking Holy Week - a week of events including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday on April 21.
Summary: Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council wrote to State Election Commission seeking change in Lok Sabha poll date in the state and Puducherry which falls on April 18, citing the clash of dates with 'Maundy Thursday', a public ceremony on the Thursday before Easter.
A LOUGHBOROUGH man, who received the prestigious presentation of Maundy Money from the Queen, has had his precious coins stolen by burglars.