- monstrance mon·strance n
- ['mɒnstrəns]
ostensorio
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monstrance mon·strance n
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Monstrance — Mon strance, n. [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See {Monster}.] (R. C. Ch.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
monstrance — mon·strance … English syllables
monstrance — mon•strance [[t]ˈmɒn strəns[/t]] n. rel a receptacle, usu. of gold or silver, in which the Host is displayed for adoration • Etymology: 1400–50; late MEmustraunce, monstrans< OF < ML mōnstrantia= L mōnstr(āre) to show (see muster) + antia… … From formal English to slang
Remonstrance — Re*mon strance ( m?n strans), n. [Cf. OF. remonstrance, F. remonstrance. See {Remonstrate}.] 1. The act of remonstrating; as: (a) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] You may marvel why I . . . would not… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
