offertory

of·fer·to·ry

noun \ˈȯ-fə(r)-ˌtȯr-ē, ˈä-\

plural of·fer·to·ries

Definition of OFFERTORY

1

often capitalized a : the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated b : a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory

2

a : the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship b : a musical composition played or sung during an offertory

Origin of OFFERTORY

Middle English offertorie, from Medieval Latin offertorium, from Late Latin offerre

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with OFFERTORY

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