Definitions for viaticums

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viaticums vi·at·i·cum

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

IPA: /vaɪˈæt ɪ kəm, vi-/

Viaticums is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 309 anagrams from letters in viaticums (aciimstuv).

Definitions for viaticums

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 viaticums

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

Examples for viaticums

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

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

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

The service of viaticum was organized differently by different Bourses.

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

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

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

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