viaticum

vi·at·i·cum  (v-t-km, 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.

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[Late Latin viticum, from Latin, traveling provisions, from neuter of viticus, viatic; see viatical.]

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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]

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viaticum

the Eucharist given to one about to die; last rites or extreme unction. — viatic, viatical, adj.

See also: Death

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the Eucharist given to one about to die; last rites or extreme unction. — viatic, viatical, adj.

See also: Christianity

Translations

viaticum [vaɪˈætɪkəm] N (viaticums or viatica (pl)) [vaɪˈætɪkə] → viático m