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1. (n.) offertory
(sometimes cap.) the offering to God of the unconsecrated elements in a Eucharistic service.
2. offertory
the verses, anthem, or music accompanying the offerings made at a religious service.
3. offertory
that part of a service at which offerings are made.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < ML offertōrium place to which offerings are brought, offering, oblation )
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) offertory
the offerings of the congregation at a religious service
2. (noun) Offertory
the part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Offertory
in the Roman Catholic Church a portion of the liturgy chanted at the commencement of the eucharistic service, also in the English the part of the service read during the collection of the alms at communion.
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