Middle English Dictionary Entry

maundẹ̄ n.(2)
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1.
(a) The Last Supper (including the institution of the sacrament of the Eucharist and the washing of the feet of the apostles by Christ); the paschal meal; the last meal shared by Christ and the apostles before the Crucifixion; also, the washing of the apostles' feet by Christ; (b) maken..~, to celebrate or take part in the Last Supper; ?also, of Christ: institute the sacrament of the Eucharist; (c) the rites of Maundy Thursday; ceremony of the washing of feet; ~ thursdai, the ~ of our lord, the dai of the ~, Maundy Thursday, the feast commemorating the Last Supper; (d) the washing of hands and feet.