Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
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Christian Science : spiritual communion with God
eucharistic adjective often capitalized

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eucharist was in the 14th century

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“Eucharist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eucharist. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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Eucharist

noun
Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
eucharistic adjective often capitalized

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