noun
- Plural of maundy; a distribution of money, food, or clothing to the poor, especially as a charitable or religious practice.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Maundy Thursday or the official Maundy ceremony in the UK.; Archaic or formal usage; more common in British English.
Examples
- The church organized several maundies throughout the year to help those in need.
- Maundy Thursday commemorates the day when Jesus performed maundies by washing his disciples' feet.
- The royal maundies have been a tradition in Britain for centuries.
- Medieval monasteries were known for their regular maundies to the poor.
- The bishop distributed maundies of bread and coins to the community.