MONSTRANCES

Noun

monstrances

plural of monstrance

Source: Wiktionary


MONSTRANCE

Mon"strance, n. Etym: [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.] (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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