Definition of Maundy Thursday
: the Thursday before Easter observed in commemoration of the institution of the Eucharist
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Origin and Etymology of maundy thursday
Middle English maunde ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday, from Anglo-French mandet, from Latin mandatum command; from Jesus' words in John 13:34 — more at mandate
First Known Use: 15th century
MAUNDY THURSDAY Defined for English Language Learners
Maundy Thursday
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Maun·dy Thursday
\ˈmȯn-dē-, ˈmän-\
Definition of Maundy Thursday for English Language Learners
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Christian religion : the Thursday before Easter
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