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offertory

Pronunciation: /ˈɒfət(ə)ri/

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Definition of offertory

noun (plural offertories)

Christian Church

1the offering of the bread and wine at the Eucharist: they donated the money to a collection which was brought up at the offertory
an anthem accompanying the offertory.

2an offering or collection of money made at a religious service.

Origin:

late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin offertorium 'offering', from late Latin offert- (which replaced Latin oblat-) 'offered', from the verb offerre (see offer)