plural offertories
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
2a
: 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
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of offertory was in the 14th century
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