English Explanatory Dictionary

washing of feet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A ritual washing of churchgoers' feet by clergy practised by some Christians, especially associated with Maundy Thursday.

Word forms

washing of feet

Synonyms

feet-washing foot-washing mandatum pedilavium

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