VIATICUM


Meaning of VIATICUM in English

[ vʌɪ'atɪkəm ]

■ noun ( plural viatica -kə )

1》 the Eucharist as given to a person near or in danger of death.

2》 archaic a supply of provisions or allowance of money for a journey.

Origin

C16: from L., neut. of viaticus , from via 'road'.

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