Lexic.us

Definition of Offertory

1. Noun. The offerings of the congregation at a religious service.

2. Noun. The part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God.

Definition of Offertory

1. n. The act of offering, or the thing offered.

Definition of Offertory

1. Noun. money offered or donated during a church service ¹

2. Noun. the part of a church service when offerings are collected ¹

3. Noun. music sung or played during the offertory of a church service ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Offertory

1. [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Offertory

1. Origin: L. Offertorium the place to which offerings were brought, in LL. Offertory: cf.F. Offertoire. 1. The act of offering, or the thing offered. 2. An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass. That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration. The oblation of the elements. 3. The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings. The offerings themselves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Offertory

offerable offered offeree offerees offerer offerers offerest offereth offering offering protection

offerings offeror offerors offers offertories offertory (current term) offerture offertures offfield offhand

offhanded offhandedly offhandedness offhandednesses offhold office office-bearer office-house office-wall office-walls

Other Resources: