VIATICUMS

Noun

viaticums

plural of viaticum

Source: Wiktionary


VIATICUM

Vi*at"i*cum, n. Etym: [L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic.]

1. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.

2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (Wit's Pilgr.).

3. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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