noun
viaticum
Viaticum (noun) means Holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death.
noun
1
Holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death.
2
Food, money or other supplies provided to a person about to set out on a long journey.
3
A portable altar.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin viāticum ("travelling-money, provisions for a journey"), from viāticus ("of a road or journey"), from via ("road"). It is a doublet of voyage.
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What is the meaning of viaticum?
"viaticum" (noun) means holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death.
What are the different meanings of viaticum?
"viaticum" has 3 main meanings: 1. Holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death; 2. Food, money or other supplies provided to a person about to set out on a long journey; 3. A portable altar.
