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(), n.[L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See Oblate.] 1. The act of offering, or of making an offering. Locke. 2. Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice. A peculiar . . . oblation given to God. Jer. Taylor. A pin was the usual oblation. Sir W. Scott. 3. A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor. スポンサード リンク
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