communion plate

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

the plate held under the chin of a communicant to catch the Host if it should fall.

The communion plate—most choice and elaborate in design—was, we may observe, given by the same gentleman.

A chalice, given by the Earl of Arundel in 1636, is among the communion-plate.

Is it not fitting that the communion-plate presented by Queen Caroline should be treasured here?

Russel did not leave empty-handed, as he is said to have taken away the communion plate and linen, and whatever else was of value.

The communion plate dates from before the Reformation and is said to have been in constant use for more than four hundred years.

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