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Maundy

n. (in the UK) the distribution of money on the Thursday before Easter (see below).
Phrases and idioms:
Maundy money specially minted silver coins distributed by the British sovereign on Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday the Thursday before Easter.
Etymology: ME f. OF mandeacute f. L mandatum MANDATE, commandment (see John 13:34)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.