Definitions

1. noun

a day in Holy Week, the day before Good Friday, on which, according to Christian tradition, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an act of humility and service.

“The maundy ceremony was an essential part of the church’s Holy Week celebrations.”

2. noun

alms or money given to the poor on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, especially as a charitable act.

“The charity distributed maundy to those in need around the city.”