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Noun: viaticum (viatica,viaticums)  vI'a-ti-kum
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) The Eucharist given to a person who is dying or in danger of death
    "The priest administered viaticum to the critically ill patient"
     
  2. Provisions or money for a journey
    "The company provided a generous viaticum for the employee's relocation"

Derived forms: viatica, viaticums

Encyclopedia: Viaticum