viaticum Meaning, Definition & Usage

Vi*at"i*cum noun

Etymology

L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic.

Definitions

1. (Rom. Antiq.) An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.
2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (Wit's Pilgr.).
3. (R. C. Ch.) The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.