washing of feet

English

Noun

washing of feet (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

feet-washing
foot-washing
mandatum
pedilavium

Translations

ritual washing of feet by clergy

French: lavement des pieds m
Spanish: lavatorio (es) m, mandato (es) m (rare)

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