n.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ -f ə (r)- ˌ to ̇ r- ē , ' ä-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English offertorie, from Medieval Latin offertorium, from Late Latin offerre
Date: 14th century
1 often capitalized a : the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated b : a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory
2 a : the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship b : a musical composition played or sung during an offertory