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1. A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

   Synonyms:lavatory

2. The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.

3. A washbasin, particularly the one in a church used in the ritual.

   Synonyms:washbasin

4. A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.