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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

Christianity the Thursday before Easter observed as a commemoration of the Last Supper

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

On Maundy Thursday, to set forth the anointing, which is consecrated to the purification of the soul.

Young dandelion greens are eaten on Maundy Thursday in order to remain well throughout the year.

He distributes the sovereign's doles to the poor on Maundy Thursday.

On Maundy Thursday we cast off the warps on shore, took our spare anchors on board, and waited for the tide.

It was named Maundy Thursday from the baskets (or maunds) which contained the gifts.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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