01 n. The act of offering, or of making an offering.
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The act of offering, or of making an offering.
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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.
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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.