Definitions for viaticum

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viaticum vi·at·i·cum

Spelling: [vahy-at-i-kuh m, vee-]

IPA: /vaɪˈæt ɪ kəm, vi-/

Viaticum is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 148 anagrams from letters in viaticum (aciimtuv).

Definitions for viaticum

noun

1. Ecclesiastical. the Eucharist or Communion as given to a person dying or in danger of death.
2. (among the ancient Romans) a provision or allowance for traveling, originally of transportation and supplies, later of money, made to officials on public missions.
3. money or necessities for any journey.

Origin of viaticum

1555-65; Latin viāticum, neuter of viāticus, equivalent to viāt(us) (past participle of viāre to travel; see via, -ate<

Examples for viaticum

The priest said this was impossible as he was not provided with the wherewithal for giving the viaticum.

Having inquired into my resources, he said, “You must take the viaticum.”

If they refused the viaticum they were treated as "damned persons."

At his request, and in consideration of his fervour, I'll give him the viaticum.

It is my fathers last gift to me and is all my viaticum as well!

On the other hand, the Bourses had difficulties with the service of viaticum.

For it was just about this time that the viaticum must have been administered to his father.

It is Wallenstein's chance now, and for me nothing but the priest's viaticum.

The Bourse of Alger spent from 600 to 700 francs a year on the service of viaticum.

The service of viaticum was organized differently by different Bourses.