maunday coin

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Definition of maunday coin in English English dictionary

The specially minted coins given out by the reigning monarch on Maunday Thursday. Face values are 1,2,3, and 4 pence

Etymology

() * From Maunday, derived through Middle English, and Old French mandé, from the Latin mandatum, the first word of the phrase "Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos" ("A new commandment I give unto you") Gospel of John 13:34 : plus coin (see page for etymology of coin)