viaticum

noun vi·at·i·cum \vī-ˈa-ti-kəm, vē-\

plural vi·at·i·cums or vi·at·i·ca\-kə\

Definition of VIATICUM

: the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death

a : an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses

b : provisions for a journey

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Latin — more at voyage

First Known Use: 1562

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