Maundy money
Britishnoun
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Instead, Camilla presented purses filled with special coins, known as Maundy money, to 75 women and 75 men, a number dictated by the king’s age.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024
Queen Camilla will hand out the traditional "Maundy money" on his behalf.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024
The church service would have involved the Queen handing out the "Maundy money" to a line-up of recipients.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2022
A total of 6,710 people have received Maundy money, coins minted especially for the occasion, in recognition of their service.
From Time • May 29, 2012
Maundy money is still distributed at Magdalen College, Oxford.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
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