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noun
The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
Topics: Catholicism, Christianity
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noun
Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, often
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noun
A portable altar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From Latin viāticum (“travelling-money, provisions for a journey”), from viāticus (“of a road or journey”), from via (“road”). Doublet of voyage.
Across languages
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