First Known Use: 15th century
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oblation
noun ob·la·tion \ə-ˈblā-shən, ō-\
Definition of OBLATION
1
: the act of making a religious offering; specifically capitalized : the act of offering the eucharistic elements to God
2
: something offered in worship or devotion : a holy gift offered usually at an altar or shrine
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Origin of OBLATION
Middle English oblacioun, from Anglo-French oblation, from Late Latin oblation-, oblatio, from Latin offerre
Rhymes with OBLATION
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