- eucharistic
- adjective see Eucharist
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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Eucharistic — Eu cha*ris tic, Eucharistical Eu cha*ris tic*al, a. [Cf. F. eucharistie.] 1. Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The eucharistical part of our daily devotions. Ray. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to the Lord s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Eucharistic — Eucharist ► NOUN 1) the Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed. 2) the consecrated elements, especially the bread. DERIVATIVES Eucharistic adjective. ORIGIN Greek eukharistia… … English terms dictionary
Eucharistic — adjective of or relating to the sacrament of the Eucharist the Eucharistic cup • Pertains to noun: ↑Eucharist • Derivationally related forms: ↑Eucharist … Useful english dictionary
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Eucharistic Prayer — • Article divided into four sections: (I) Name and place of the Canon; (II) History of the Canon; (III) The text and rubrics of the Canon; (IV) Mystical interpretations Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
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