nipter

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noun

The ecclesiastical ceremony of washing the feet; maundy.

OriginAncient Greek νιπτήρ →
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Meanings

nounnipter (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityThe ecclesiastical ceremony of washing the feet; maundy.

Synonyms & antonyms

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maundy

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνιπτήρ“basin”
  2. Englishnipter

From Ancient Greek νιπτήρ (niptḗr, “basin”).

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APA

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MLA

“nipter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nipter. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nipter,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nipter.

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