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oblation

Oblation (noun) means the offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.

noun
1
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
2
A deed or gift offered charitably.
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Etymology

From Middle English oblacioun, from Old French oblacion, from Latin oblātiō (“offering”), from offerō (“to offer, present”). By surface analysis, oblate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of oblation?

"oblation" (noun) means the offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.

What are the different meanings of oblation?

"oblation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity; 2. A deed or gift offered charitably.

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