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ROGATION
rogation
(noun) a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)
A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
(historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
Source: Wiktionary
Ro*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. rogatio, fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
2. (Eccl.)
Definition: Litany; supplication. He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use. Hooker. Rogation days (Eccl.), the three days which immediately precede Ascension Day; -- so called as being days on which the people, walking in procession, sang litanies of special supplication.
– Rogation flower (Bot.), a European species of milkwort (Polygala vulgaris); -- so called from its former use for garlands in Rogation week. Dr. Prior.
– Rogation week, the second week before Whitsunday, in which the Rogation days occur.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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