Altarware

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Religious items made from precious metals such as chalices and patens, that are used on an altar during eucharist. uncountable

    "During this same period the friary was accused of pawning its precious altarware when the house treasury was short of funds."

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"During this same period the friary was accused of pawning its precious altarware when the house treasury was short of funds."

Etymology

From altar + -ware.

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