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noun
1.
the offering to God of the elements of bread and wine in the Eucharist.
2.
the whole office of the Eucharist.
3.
the act of making an offering, especially to a deity.
4.
any offering for religious or charitable uses.
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Oblation
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oblation
1412, from O.Fr. oblation "offering, sacrifice," from L. oblationem (nom. oblatio) "an offering, presenting, gift," in L.L. "sacrifice," from L. oblatus (see oblate (n.)).
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