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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAUNDY

From Old French mandé something commanded, from Latin mandatum commandment, from the words of Christ: Mandātum novum dō vōbīs A new commandment give I unto you.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAUNDY

maundy  [ˈmɔːndɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAUNDY

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Maundy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAUNDY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Maundy

Maundy may refer to: ▪ Maundy Thursday – a Christian holiday commemorating the Last Supper ▪ Maundy - the liturgical foot washing ceremonies that occurs on Maundy Thursday ▪ Maundy money – dispensed at the Maundy ceremony by the British Monarch...

Definition of maundy in the English dictionary

The definition of maundy in the dictionary is the ceremonial washing of the feet of poor persons in commemoration of Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet re-enacted in some churches on Maundy Thursday.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAUNDY


brandy
ˈbrændɪ
bundy
ˈbʌndɪ
Burgundy
ˈbɜːɡəndɪ
Burundi
bəˈrʊndɪ
candy
ˈkændɪ
dandy
ˈdændɪ
Gandhi
ˈɡændɪ
handy
ˈhændɪ
Hindi
ˈhɪndɪ
indie
ˈɪndɪ
lindy
ˈlɪndɪ
mandi
ˈmʌndɪ
Monday
ˈmʌndɪ
Normandy
ˈnɔːməndɪ
randy
ˈrændɪ
sandy
ˈsændɪ
Sunday
ˈsʌndɪ
trendy
ˈtrɛndɪ
windy
ˈwɪndɪ
woundy
ˈwuːndɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAUNDY

maulstick
maulvi
maumet
maumetry
maun
Mauna Kea
Mauna Loa
maund
maunder
maunderer
maundering
maundies
Maundy money
Maundy Thursday
maungier
maungiest
maungy
maunna

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAUNDY

Bay of Fundy
cundy
Free County of Burgundy
Fundy
Grundy
gundy
Kingdom of Burgundy
Lundy
Mrs Grundy
oundy
punch the bundy
salmagundy
sebundy
Solomon Gundy

Synonyms and antonyms of maundy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «maundy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAUNDY

Find out the translation of maundy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of maundy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «maundy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

濯足
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maundy
570 millions of speakers

English

maundy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुन्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خميس العهد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Великий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maundy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মন্ডি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Jeudi Saint
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maundy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grün
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗足式
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

우리들의 행복한 시간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maundy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Maundy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாண்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मांडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Maundy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Santo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wielki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Великий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

maundy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μεγάλη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Maundy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

maundy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjærtorsdag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of maundy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAUNDY»

The term «maundy» is regularly used and occupies the 95.953 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAUNDY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about maundy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAUNDY»

Discover the use of maundy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to maundy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Scottish Rite Ceremony for Maundy-Thursday and Easter Sunday
For Groups of Knights Rose Croix who are unable to attend these meetings of the Chapters. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Facsimile reprint, officially adopted by the Supreme Council, October, 1925.
Anonymous, 2010
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In the Upper Room: A Drama for Maundy Thursday
This is a very useful resource for pastors or worship and music committees looking for something a little out of the ordinary for the Lenten season. Little rehearsal is needed.
Georgianna Summers, 1996
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Table Talk: A Maundy Thursday Resource
In "Table Talk" we hear conversations between Jesus and his friends, enemies, and those who are indifferent. These talks occur at tables where Jesus has come as a guest. The service culminates with Jesus serving as host to his disciples.
Marion Fairman, 1995
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Cash for Honours: The True Life of Maundy Gregory
For the first time, this book reveals the true story of Maundy Gregory, the man responsible for "An Insult to the Crown." It reveals for the first time the names of the individuals who purchased titles and influence from Lloyd George.
Andrew Cook, 2008
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Into Your Hands: A Maundy Thursday Service
This service brings to life for young and old the ministry and work of Jesus Christ.
Kirk W. Bruce, 1997
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Eastertide in Pennsylvania: A Folk-cultural Study
The dialect name for Maundy Thursday, Grie(ner)-Durmerschdau'g (Green Thursday, literally), is in very large part responsible for the basic lore chat atraches to this day: One must eat something green on this day. Dandelion was the green ...
Alfred Lewis Shoemaker, 2000
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Heritage World Coin Auction Long Beach, California #3005
Est.: $100-$125 23899 George III Maundy Set 1800, KM-MDS62, toned AU, includes KM614-617. (Total: 4 coins) Est.: $250-$300 23900 Victoria Maundy Set 1885, KM-MDS140, toned UNC. (Total: 4 coins) Est.: $175-$225 23901 Victoria ...
Heritage Auctions, Inc.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions New York Auction Catalog #363
(Total: 4 coins) Est. 275-375 22544 Charles II (1660-85) Maundy set. Crown mintmark. Another of the 1st, undated hammered issue struck 1660-62, as part of the final coinages made by hand. It all changed in 1662 with the introduction of the ...
Ivy Press, Warren Tucker, Jeffery Zarit, James L. Halperin (Editor), 2004
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The Arms of the Family: The Significance of John Milton's ...
This is followed up on 29 July 1650 with a "Letter from the above mentioned Thomas Maundy to John Turvil. Announcing that the writer has made a good mace for the borough of Leicester; and giving particulars as to its weight, price, &c. &c.
John T. Shawcross
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More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers: ...
Most Presbyterian churches have an evening service on Maundy Thursday that includes the celebration of the Lord's Supper. This marks the traditional day on which Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper during his last meal with his disciples and ...
Donald K. McKim, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAUNDY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term maundy is used in the context of the following news items.
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South Church's Chancel Choir Invited to Perform at 250th …
... special services such as Maundy Thursday, the Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and Christmas Eve. The Choir is composed ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
2
Milton Keynes WW2 veteran thanks Blind Veterans Charity for …
Daughter Maundy Todd, 66, who lives in Kingston upon Thames, said: "I think we all feel enormously grateful to Blind Veterans UK. It has given ... «oneMK, Jul 15»
3
The Open 2015: Amateur Paul Dunne finds it a hard day at the St …
Never mind his Maundy Monday, the pictures he will have taken home after topping the table at the end of Sunday at the Open will be worth far ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
"Maundy" Brings A Bit of the Experimental to the Theatre
On April 10th, his Metallic Mannequin theatre company will premiere “Maundy,” a performance that's not quite a play but not a dance, either. «WMUK, Apr 15»
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The Queen full of cheer at Maundy Thursday service
Scores of royal watchers gathered at Sheffield Cathedral to see the Queen at the Maundy Thursday service, also known as Royal Maundy. «hellomagazine.com, Apr 15»
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Lake Wylie-area churches gather for special Maundy Thursday service
Allison Creek Presbyterian invites the community to a special Maundy Thursday service to dedicate the historical marker detailing the historic African-American ... «Rock Hill Herald, Apr 15»
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Town mayor orders dance party on Maundy Thursday stopped
SANTA Fe Mayor Jose Esgana stopped a dance party last Maundy Thursday night for lack of permit and for violating a municipal ordinance. «Sun.Star, Apr 15»
8
Maundy Thursday Annie Mac event's noise 'unbearable'
Maundy Thursday and the beginning of Good Friday were “celebrated” with a dance club atmosphere at the National Aquarium, with permits to ... «Times of Malta, Apr 15»
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The Queen distributes coins during traditional Maundy Money in …
She was just eight when she first attended the Maundy Day service. The then Princess Elizabeth was photographed in 1935 at Westminster ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
10
Holy Thursday 2015: Facts, History And The Meaning Of These 5 …
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is an annual Christian holiday celebrated three days before Easter Sunday and coinciding ... «International Business Times, Apr 15»

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