viaticum

noun

vi·​at·​i·​cum vī-ˈa-ti-kəm How to pronounce viaticum (audio) vē- How to pronounce viaticum (audio)
plural viaticums or viatica vī-ˈa-ti-kə How to pronounce viaticum (audio)
vē-
1
: the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2
a
: an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses
b
: provisions for a journey

Word History

Etymology

Latin — more at voyage

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of viaticum was in 1562

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Cite this Entry

“Viaticum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaticum. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

viaticum

noun
vi·​at·​i·​cum vī-ˈat-i-kəm How to pronounce viaticum (audio) vē- How to pronounce viaticum (audio)
plural viaticums or viatica -kə How to pronounce viaticum (audio)
1
: the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2
: money or supplies for a journey
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