Oblation

Definition of Oblation

Ob`la´tion
n.1.The act of offering, or of making an offering.
2.Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice.
A peculiar . . . oblation given to God.
- Jer. Taylor.
A pin was the usual oblation.
- Sir. W. Scott.
3.A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor.

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