An offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow.
An alms basket; a vessel to receive gifts of charity; a treasury of the church, where offerings are deposited.
A prayer or entreaty to a god.
The process by which a doctorate at Oxford university is officially requested after a thesis has been approved.
In Ancient Rome, a solemn service or day decreed for giving formal thanks to the gods for victory, etc.
An act of supplicating; a humble request.