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OBLATION
Oblation, religious offering
(noun) the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
oblation, offering
(noun) the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; “oblations for aid to the poor”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
oblation (plural oblations)
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
(by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.
Anagrams
• boltonia, lobation
Etymology
Proper noun
Oblation
The offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist
Anagrams
• boltonia, lobation
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See Oblate.]
1. The act of offering, or of making an offering. Locke.
2. Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice. A peculiar ... oblation given to God. Jer. Taylor. A pin was the usual oblation. Sir. W. Scott.
3. A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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