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altars of repose

altars of repose is the plural of altar of repose.

Meaning of altar of repose

Noun

altar of repose (plural altars of repose)

  1. An altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday.

Questions about altars of repose

What is altars of repose the plural of?
Altars of repose is the plural of altar of repose.

Words near altars of repose in the dictionary

  1. altarlike
  2. Altarnun
  3. altarpiece
  4. altarpieces
  5. altars
  6. altars of repose
  7. altarstone
  8. altarstones
  9. altarward
  10. altarware
  11. altarwise

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