washing of feet

English

Noun

washing of feet (uncountable)

1. (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)