Associations to the word «Oblation»

Wiktionary

OBLATION, noun. The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
OBLATION, noun. A deed or gift offered charitably.
OBLATION, proper noun. The offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist

Dictionary definition

OBLATION, noun. The act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor".
OBLATION, noun. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley