1. A Christian religious ceremony, especially the washing of the feet of poor people by a church official on the Thursday before Easter.
Usage: Often capitalized as 'Maundy' when referring to the specific Christian observance.; Primarily British usage.
2. Money or gifts distributed to the poor on Maundy Thursday.
Usage: Historical usage; refers to alms given during the Maundy ceremony.

1. Of or relating to Maundy Thursday or the Maundy ceremony.
Usage: Used in phrases such as 'Maundy Thursday' and 'Maundy money'.

Examples

• The Queen participated in the Maundy ceremony, washing the feet of elderly parishioners.
• Maundy Thursday falls on the day before Good Friday.
• In medieval times, nobles would distribute maundy to the poor as an act of charity.
• The church held its annual Maundy service with traditional hymns and prayers.
• Maundy money is still given out by the British royal family each year.
• The bishop presided over the Maundy observance at the cathedral.