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Maundy Thursday
noun
- the Thursday of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' Last Supper and His washing of the disciples' feet upon that day.
Maundy Thursday
noun
- Christianity the Thursday before Easter observed as a commemoration of the Last Supper
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Maundy Thursday1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Example Sentences
On Maundy Thursday, to set forth the anointing, which is consecrated to the purification of the soul.
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Young dandelion greens are eaten on Maundy Thursday in order to remain well throughout the year.
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He distributes the sovereign's doles to the poor on Maundy Thursday.
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On Maundy Thursday we cast off the warps on shore, took our spare anchors on board, and waited for the tide.
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It was named Maundy Thursday from the baskets (or maunds) which contained the gifts.
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