| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Usage: usually capitalized A&C
Etymology: ante- + communion
: the part of the Anglican or Episcopal service of Holy Communion up to or including the prayer for the whole state of Christ's church that is used separately with a blessing when there is no Communion