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Term: Maundy Money

Definition 1: Maundy money refers to special coins that are traditionally given by the British monarch during the Royal Maundy service on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. These coins are distributed as a symbolic gesture of the monarch's maundy, or royal alms, to elderly people.

Example Sentence 1: Queen Elizabeth II continued the long-standing tradition of distributing Maundy money during the annual Royal Maundy service.

Example Sentence 2: Each recipient of Maundy money receives coins with a combined face value equal to the monarch's age in pence.

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Definition 2: In a different context, maundy money can also refer to money that is given as alms during religious ceremonies or acts of charity, typically by local communities or religious organizations.

Example Sentence 1: The villagers collected donations and maundy money to support the construction of a new community center.

Example Sentence 2: Many churches distribute maundy money to the less privileged members of their congregation on special occasions.

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