Category:Viaticum

Vi*at"i*cum, n. Etym: [l., from viaticus, a. See viatic.]

1. (rom. Antiq.)

Defn: an allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent Into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.

2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (wit's pilgr.).

3. (r. C. Ch.)

Defn: the communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of Death.