English Explanatory Dictionary

altar of repose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday.

Word forms

altar of repose altars of repose
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