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
He said it was an "enormous privilege" to perform the ceremony of distributing Maundy money to the community when he stepped in for the Queen on Thursday.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2022
A 99-year-old recipient who served in the Women's Land Army during World War Two said she was "honoured" to receive Maundy money.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 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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