English Explanatory Dictionary

viaticum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
  2. Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
  3. A portable altar.

Pronunciation

/vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-viaticum.wav

Word forms

viaticum viaticums viatica

Etymology

From Latin viāticum (“travelling-money, provisions for a journey”), from viāticus (“of a road or journey”), from via (“road”). Doublet of voyage.

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