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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