First Known Use: 1562
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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
1
: the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2
a : an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses b : provisions for a journey
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Origin of VIATICUM
Latin — more at voyage
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