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| ob·la·tion [ ə bláysh'n, ō bláysh'n ] (plural ob·la·tions) |
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1. offering of gift to deity: the offering of a gift or sacrifice to a deity
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2. Communion offering: the offering of bread and wine to God during the Christian service of Communion
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3. religious or charitable gift: something offered in a religious rite or as a charitable gift
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| [15th century. Directly or via Old French< late Latin oblation-< Latin offerre (see offer)] |
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  ob·la·tion·al adjective |
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