viaticum
English
/vʌɪˈatɪkəm/
noun
Definitions
- The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
- (often) Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
- A portable altar.
Etymology
Derived from Latin viāticum (provision for a journey, provisions for a journey, travelling-money).
Origin
Latin
viāticum
Gloss
provision for a journey, provisions for a journey, travelling-money