EUCHARISTIC

Eucharistic

(adjective) of or relating to the sacrament of the Eucharist; “the Eucharistic cup”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

eucharistic (comparative more eucharistic, superlative most eucharistic)

(Christianity) Pertaining to the Eucharist.

• Sir. G. C. Lewis

(obsolete) Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing.

• Ray

Synonyms

• eucharistical

Adjective

Eucharistic (comparative more Eucharistic, superlative most Eucharistic)

Alternative letter-case form of eucharistic

Source: Wiktionary


Eu`cha*ris"tic, Eu`cha*ris"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. eucharistie.]

1. Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing. [Obs.] The eucharistical part of our daily devotions. Ray.

2. Pertaining to the Lord's Supper. "The eucharistic sacrament." Sir. G. C. Lewis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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