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Meaning of 'oblation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Oblation [ n.]
- The act of offering, or of making an offering.
- Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice.
- A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor.

Meaning of 'oblation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . oblation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
Example in sentence:
  • oblations for aid to the poor

Nearby Words:

oblanceolate oblata oblate oblateness oblati oblationer oblatrate oblatration oblatum oblectate

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