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the table used in the celebration of communion, or the Lord's Supper; the Lord's table.[1560-70]
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Communion table — Communion Com*mun ion, n. [L. communio: cf. F. communion. See {Common}.] 1. The act of sharing; community; participation. This communion of goods. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 2. Intercourse between two or more persons; esp., intimate association… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Communion table — in the Münster in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. A Communion table is used by many Protestant churches, particularly from Reformed, Baptist, Congregational, and non denominational traditions, for the preparation of the Eucharist (or Lord s Supper ).… … Wikipedia
Communion table — Table Ta ble, n. [F., fr. L. tabula a board, tablet, a painting. Cf. {Tabular}, {Taffrail}, {Tavern}.] 1. A smooth, flat surface, like the side of a board; a thin, flat, smooth piece of anything; a slab. [1913 Webster] A bagnio paved with fair… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
communion table — table in Christian churches used in the celebration of communion, altar … English contemporary dictionary
communion table — noun the table in Christian churches where communion is given • Syn: ↑altar, ↑Lord s table • Hypernyms: ↑table … Useful english dictionary
communion table — commun′ion ta ble n. rel the table used in the celebration of communion, or the Lord s Supper • Etymology: 1560–70 … From formal English to slang
COMMUNION TABLE — the table used in CHRISTIAN Churches for the celebration of the EUCHARIST. In the ROMAN CATHOLIC and ORTHODOX CHURCHES it is called an ALTAR … Concise dictionary of Religion
Communion table — Причастия, стол для … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
table — [ tabl ] n. f. • 1050; var. taule XIIIe (→ tôle); lat. tabula « planche, tablette » I ♦ Objet formé essentiellement d une surface plane horizontale, généralement supportée par un pied, des pieds, sur lequel on peut poser des objets. 1 ♦ Surface… … Encyclopédie Universelle
COMMUNION — COMMUNI Ce qu’on entend par communion révèle une double dimension d’accomplissement spirituel de l’être humain: a ) une dimension transindividuelle de communauté, impliquant les notions de partage, d’échange, de réunion, de témoignage, de service … Encyclopédie Universelle
