communion cloth

noun

First recorded in 1625–35

Louise fell on her knees on the floor, closed her eyes and crossed her hands, on which the communion-cloth was extended.

Let us now go on to look at that splendid design embroidered in gold, and intended for a communion cloth.

That it burnt a part of the communion-cloth and of the tabernacle, upon which it formed several black waves.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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