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单词 pedilavium
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Definition of pedilavium in English:

pedilavium

noun pɛdɪˈleɪvɪəm
  • Christian Church. The ceremonial washing of a person's feet (after the example of Jesus at the Last Supper), either at baptism, before Holy Communion, or as part of the observance of Maundy Thursday.

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin pedilavium footbath from classical Latin pedi- + lavāre + -ium.

Definition of pedilavium in US English:

pedilavium

nounpɛdɪˈleɪvɪəm
  • Christian Church. The ceremonial washing of a person's feet (after the example of Jesus at the Last Supper), either at baptism, before Holy Communion, or as part of the observance of Maundy Thursday.

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin pedilavium footbath from classical Latin pedi- + lavāre + -ium.

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