viatico — meaning in English
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English meaning
- viaticum noun The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
Senses
viatico is used for these senses in English:
- Holy Communion The Christian sacrament of the Eucharist; (in particular) the reception of the body and blood of Christ (the consecrated bread and wine), which is believed to bring about communion between the recipient and Christ.
- stepping stone (idiomatic) Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.
viaticum — full definition
- noun The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
- noun Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
- noun A portable altar.