Holy Thursday
[Origin: 1150–1200; ME; OE
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Holy Thursday
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| Ascension Day
n. The 40th day after Easter, on which the Christian feast of the Ascension is observed. Also called Holy Thursday. |
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| Holy Thursday
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| Maun·dy Thursday
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n. The Thursday before Easter, observed in commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus. Also called Holy Thursday. [From Middle English maunde, ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on this day, from Old French mande, from Latin (novum) mandātum, (new) commandment (from Jesus's words to the Apostles after washing their feet, John 13:34); see mandate.] |
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| the Thursday before Easter; commemorates the Last Supper [syn: Maundy Thursday] |
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Holy ˈThursday1 noun
Ascension Day
Holy ˈThursday2 noun
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Maundy Thursday
See also: holiness, holy, the Holy Father, "Holy Thursday" in any language
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