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oblation

ob·la·tion [ ə bláysh'n, ō bláysh'n ] (plural ob·la·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. offering of gift to deity: the offering of a gift or sacrifice to a deity

2. Communion offering: the offering of bread and wine to God during the Christian service of Communion

3. religious or charitable gift: something offered in a religious rite or as a charitable gift

[15th century. Directly or via Old French< late Latin oblation-< Latin offerre (see offer)]

ob·la·tion·al adjective
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