Holy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before EasterMaundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter.
Meaning
2 sensesMaundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter.
(archaic)Ascension Day, the fortieth day of Easter (that is, after Easter Day).
Origin
From Middle English Holy Thursday, holy Thurysday, hooly þursday, haly þorsday, Hallʒhe ÞuFrom Middle English Holy Thursday, holy Thurysday, hooly þursday, haly þorsday, Hallʒhe Þurrsdaʒʒ, equivalent to holy + Thursday.
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