vi·at·i·cum (v - t  -k m, v -)n. pl. vi·at·i·ca (-k ) or vi·at·i·cums 1. Ecclesiastical The Eucharist given to a dying person or one in danger of death. 2. Supplies for a journey. [Late Latin vi  ticum, from Latin, traveling provisions, from neuter of viticus, viatic; see viatical.] |
viaticum [vaɪˈætɪkəm]
n pl -ca [-kə], -cums
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity Holy Communion as administered to a person dying or in danger of death
2. Rare provisions or a travel allowance for a journey
[from Latin, from viāticus belonging to a journey, from viāre to travel, from via way]
viaticum
the Eucharist given to one about to die; last rites or extreme unction. — viatic, viatical, adj.
See also: Deaththe Eucharist given to one about to die; last rites or extreme unction. — viatic, viatical, adj.
See also: Christianity
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