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1. (n.) oblation
an offering made to a deity, esp. the offering of bread and wine in the celebration of the Eucharist.
2. oblation
the act of making such an offering.
3. oblation
any offering for religious or charitable uses.
Etymology: (1375–1425; < LL oblātiō=oblā-, suppletive s. of offerre to offer+-tiō -tion)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) oblation, offering
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
"oblations for aid to the poor"
2. (noun) Oblation, religious offering
the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
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1. (noun) oblation
the act of offering, or of making an offering
2. (noun) oblation
anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice
3. (noun) oblation
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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