Definitions for viaticumvaɪˈæt ɪ kəm, vi-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vi•at•i•cumvaɪˈæt ɪ kəm, vi-(n.)(pl.)-ca; -cums.
the Eucharist or Communion as given to a person dying or in danger of death.
Category: Religion
(among the ancient Romans) a travel allowance, in the form of supplies or money, given to a servant or public official.
Category: Antiquities
money or necessities for any journey.
Origin of viaticum:
1555–65; < L; cf. voyage
Wiktionary
viaticum(Noun)
The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
viaticum(Noun)
Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey (often figurative).
Origin: From viaticum, from viaticus, from via.
Webster Dictionary
Viaticum(noun)
an allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service
Viaticum(noun)
provisions for a journey
Viaticum(noun)
the communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Viaticum
name given to the Eucharist administered by a priest to a person on the point of death.
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