Category:Transubstantiate

Tran`sub*stan"ti*ate, v. t. Etym: [ll. transubstantiatus, p. p. of Transubstantiare to transubstantiate; l. trans across, over + Substantia substance. See substance.]

1. To change into another substance. [r.] The spider love which transubstantiates all, and can convert manna to Gall. Donne.

2. (r. C. Theol.)

Defn: to change, as the sacramental elements, bread and wine, into The flesh and blood of christ.