oblation (redirected from oblatory)

ob·la·tion  (-blshn, -bl-)

n.

1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.

2. Oblation

a. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

b. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

3. A charitable offering or gift.

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[Middle English oblacioun, from Old French oblacion, from Late Latin oblti, obltin-, from Latin obltus, past participle of offerre, to offer : ob-, ob- + ltus, brought; see tel- in Indo-European roots.]

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ob·lation·al, obla·tory (bl-tôr, -tr) adj.

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oblation

Noun

1. Christianity the offering of bread and wine to God at Communion

2. any offering made for religious purposes [Medieval Latin oblatus offered]

oblational adj

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oblation

1. a religious offering, either as charity or to God or a god.
2. the Eucharist, especially the offering of bread and wine to God.

See also: Christianity

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	oblation - the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor" offering giving, gift - the act of giving
	2.	Oblation - the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist religious offering religious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning Offertory - the part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God