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.
A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
To restrict (an activity etc.)
To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.