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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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