Definitions for oblationɒˈbleɪ ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ob•la•tionɒˈbleɪ ʃən(n.)
an offering made to a deity, esp. the offering of bread and wine in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Category: Religion
the act of making such an offering.
Category: Religion
any offering for religious or charitable uses.
Category: Religion
Origin of oblation:
1375–1425; < LL oblātiō=oblā-, suppletive s. of offerre to offer+-tiō -tion
ob•la•to•ryˈɒb ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
oblation, offering(noun)
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
"oblations for aid to the poor"
Oblation, religious offering(noun)
the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
Wiktionary
oblation(Noun)
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
oblation(Noun)
A deed or gift offered charitably.
Oblation(ProperNoun)
The offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist
Origin: From oblacion, from oblatus, passive perfect participle of offerro
Webster Dictionary
Oblation(noun)
the act of offering, or of making an offering
Oblation(noun)
anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice
Oblation(noun)
a gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor
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