viaticum
Ecclesiastical. the Eucharist or Communion as given to a person dying or in danger of death.
(among the ancient Romans) a provision or allowance for traveling, originally of transportation and supplies, later of money, made to officials on public missions.
money or necessities for any journey.
Origin of viaticum
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How to use viaticum in a sentence
The priest may be obliged to administer baptism, to hear confession, to give the viaticum and Extreme Unction.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleyThis he was able to do, and she declared that she would keep it to be her viaticum when the time of her release should come.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramReconciliation with my friends I do not expect; nor pardon from them; at least, till in extremity, and as a viaticum.
Clarissa, Volume 6 (of 9) | Samuel RichardsonShe had not even the viaticum of seeing the phosphorescent star, the floating head of Jao on the water.
Instigations | Ezra PoundThe ghostly viaticum being over, the priest and his assistants left the house.
The Eternal City | Hall Caine
British Dictionary definitions for viaticum
/ (vaɪˈætɪkəm) /
Christianity Holy Communion as administered to a person dying or in danger of death
rare provisions or a travel allowance for a journey
Origin of viaticum
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