al·tar·age
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plural -s
Definition of altarage
1
: the offerings made upon an altar or to a church
2
: the honorarium received by a priest for services at the altar
3
: endowments for masses for deceased persons
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“Altarage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altarage. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of altarage was in 1536
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