pedilavium

Meaning

Noun

• The rite of foot-washing based on the act carried out by Jesus Christ on his disciples at the Last Supper. Depending on the church or denomination, it may be carried out at baptism, during Holy Communion, or as part of a Maundy Thursday service; maundy.
• A footbath carried out for therapeutic purposes; a pediluvium.

Related

Similar words

• pediluvium

Broader meaning words

• footbath

Origin

• Borrowed from Late Latin pedilavium ("footbath"), from Latin pedi- ("combining form relating to feet") (from pēs) + lavāre + -ium.