Intinction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Intinction is a noun meaning (Christianity) The act of steeping or soaking the bread (or 'body' of Christ) in the wine (or 'blood' of Christ) so the communicant may receive both aspects of the Eucharist simultaneously.
Meaning
(Christianity) The act of steeping or soaking the bread (or 'body' of Christ) in the wine (or 'blood' of Christ) so the communicant may receive both aspects of the Eucharist simultaneously.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) The act of tingeing or dyeing.
Example Sentences
Quench the dros of iron in hony and drinck the intinction.
Word Forms
- intinctions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dipping, immerser, imbibement, infusion, impregnation, imbution.
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