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necxipaquiliztli

Headword: 
necxipaquiliztli
Principal English Translation: 

the washing of feet, a ritual carried out by merchants after they returned from exploring distant lands in search of trade goods or to expand the empire (see attestations)

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Anatomy
Markets, Commerce, Economy
Religion (Indigenous)