Found 2 items, similar to oblation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: oblation oblation n 1: the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; “oblations for aid to the poor” [syn: offering] 2: the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist [syn: religious offering]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Oblation Oblation \Ob*la"tion\, n. [L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See Oblate.] 1. The act of offering, or of making an offering. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice. [1913 Webster] A peculiar . . . oblation given to God. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] A pin was the usual oblation. --Sir. W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 3. A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor. [1913 Webster]