nipter

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Christianity) The ecclesiastical ceremony of washing the feet; maundy.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek νιπτήρ (basin, washbasin).

Origin

Ancient Greek

νιπτήρ

Gloss

basin, washbasin

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