viaticum

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.

   “[…]from Anglo-Saxon times there had been a deep conviction that to receive the viaticum was a virtual death sentence which would make subsequent recovery impossible.”

2. isim Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.

   “Towards night-fall he entered a town called Sa’adiyah where he alighted and took out somewhat of his viaticum and ate.”

3. isim A portable altar.