foot washing

foot washing
noun
: a ceremonial cleansing of the feet preparatory to worship

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foot washing,
the washing of another's feet as a religious observance, especially in some Christian churches in commemoration of Christ's washing of the feet of his disciples after the Last Supper (John 13:4-17).

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