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washing of feet

washing of feet noun: a ritual washing of churchgoers' feet by clergy practised by some Christians, especially associated with Maundy Thursday.

Noun

washing of feet (uncountable)

  1. A ritual washing of churchgoers' feet by clergy practised by some Christians, especially associated with Maundy Thursday.
    Synonyms:
    feet-washing, foot-washing, mandatum, pedilavium

Synonyms of washing of feet

Questions about washing of feet

What does washing of feet mean?
Washing of feet means a ritual washing of churchgoers' feet by clergy practised by some Christians, especially associated with Maundy Thursday.
What part of speech is washing of feet?
Washing of feet is a noun.

Words near washing of feet in the dictionary

  1. washing lines
  2. washing machine
  3. washing machines
  4. washing mitt
  5. washing mitts
  6. washing of feet
  7. washing off
  8. washing one's brain out with soap
  9. washing one's dirty laundry in public
  10. washing one's dirty linen in public
  11. washing one's elbows

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