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monstrance

[ mon-struhns ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.


monstrance

/ ˈmɒnstrəns /

noun

  1. RC Church a receptacle, usually of gold or silver, with a transparent container in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of monstrance1

1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, equivalent to mōnstr ( āre ) to show ( muster ) + -antia -ance
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monstrance1

C16: from Medieval Latin mōnstrantia, from Latin mōnstrāre to show
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Example Sentences

He places it in the monstrance and shows it to the people, who during this ceremony kneel, bow, pray and believe.

The priest, who had descended from the altar, held the little monstrance; the girls' procession was moving before him.

Another vessel was the monstrance, in which the Blessed Sacrament was carried in procession, and exposed on the altar.

This monstrance is covered also with jewels of great value which almost conceal it, the gifts of royal personages.

When the slanting sun fell upon him in front, the monstrance itself looked like another sun.

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