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Antonyms for offertory

Grammar : Noun
Spell : aw-fer-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, of-er-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔ fərˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒf ər-

Definition of offertory

Origin :
  • "the part of a Mass at which offerings are made," late 14c., from Medieval Latin offertorium "place where offerings are brought," from Vulgar Latin offertus, corresponding to Latin oblatus, past participle of offerre (see offer (v.)). Meaning "part of a religious service" is first recorded 1530s; sense of "collection of money" is from 1862.
  • As in gift : noun something given freely, for no recompense
Example sentences :
  • When, after the offertory, Pierre uncovered the chalice he felt contempt for himself.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The Offertory having been recited, the priest uncovered the chalice.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • It would be like putting bad money into the offertory to put me into that holy work.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • But when the Offertory was reached, matters suddenly quickened.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He sang an Offertory solo, accompanying himself on the harmonium.
  • Extract from : « My New Curate » by P.A. Sheehan
  • The only part that must be new will be the Offertory for the day, unless you happen to have that too.'
  • Extract from : « Stradella » by F(rancis) Marion Crawford
  • I say this that you may know that our weekly offertory is not a sham.
  • Extract from : « Life of John Coleridge Patteson » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • A Melanesian takes the offertory bason, and they give or not as they please.
  • Extract from : « Life of John Coleridge Patteson » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • A prayer or prayers said at the conclusion of the Offertory.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 7 » by Various
  • One of the most pleasing parts of the service is the taking up of the offertory.
  • Extract from : « The Quiver 12/1899 » by Anonymous

Synonyms for offertory

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