VIATICUM


Meaning of VIATICUM in English

n. (pl. viatica) 1 the Eucharist as given to a person near or in danger of death. 2 provisions or an official allowance of money for a journey.

[ L, neut. of viaticus f. via road ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.