kolehti — meaning in English

English meaning

• offering noun Something given, presented, or put up for consideration, especially as a gift, contribution, or for sale.
• offertory noun A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service.

Senses

kolehti is used for these senses in English:

• offering A contribution given at a religious service.
• offertory (Christianity) A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service. [from 14th c.]

offertory — full definition

1. noun A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service.
2. noun The part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected.
3. noun A linen or silken cloth anciently used in various ceremonies connected with the administration of the Eucharist.

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