Maundy Thursday

noun

the Thursday of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' Last Supper and His washing of the disciples' feet upon that day.

Origin of Maundy Thursday

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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British Dictionary definitions for maundy thursday

Maundy Thursday

noun

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