noun#9,821 by frequency
sacrament
/ˈsækɹəmənt/
A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ; The Eucharist
- plural
- sacraments
Meanings
- 1
A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ
- 2
The Eucharist
- 3
The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread)rare
- 4
Anything regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significancerare
- 5
The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oathrare