Viaticum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viaticum is a noun meaning (especially Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
Meaning
(especially Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
More Meanings
- (often figurative) Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
- A portable altar.
Example Sentences
That viaticum I had been made to drink had undoubtedly been spiked with cantharides or something.
Towards night-fall he entered a town called Sa’adiyah where he alighted and took out somewhat of his viaticum and ate.
[…]from Anglo-Saxon times there had been a deep conviction that to receive the viaticum was a virtual death sentence which would make subsequent recovery impossible.
Word Forms
- viaticums
- viatica
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diacatholicon, catholicon, eulogia, lavatory, office, adoration.
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