The part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected.
A linen or silken cloth anciently used in various ceremonies connected with the administration of the Eucharist.
A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service.
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
Money set aside for a future event.
Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
To supply with provisions.
To supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.