BENITIER

Etymology

Noun

benitier (plural benitiers)

(Christianity) The vase or vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.

Synonyms

• stoup

Source: Wiktionary


Bé*ni"tier`, n. Etym: [F., fr. bénir to bless.] (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: A holy-water stoup. Shipley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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