vi·at·i·cum
| \ vī-ˈa-ti-kəm
, vē-
\
, vē-
\
plural viaticums or viatica\
vī-ˈa-ti-kə
, vē-
\
, vē-
\
Definition of viaticum
1
: the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2a
: an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses
b
: provisions for a journey
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“Viaticum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaticum. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of viaticum was in 1562
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