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viaticum

noun vi·at·i·cum \ vī-ˈa-ti-kəm , vē- \

Definition of viaticum

plural viaticums or viatica play \vī-ˈa-ti-kə, vē-\
1 : the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2 a : an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses
b : provisions for a journey

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Origin and Etymology of viaticum

Latin — more at voyage

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