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1Holy Grail, The — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
2Holy Grail — According to Christian mythology, the Holy Grail was the dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers. The connection of Joseph of Arimathea with the Grail legend dates from Robert de Boron s Joseph d… …
3Holy Chalice — This article is about the Christian relic. For the legendary object referred to in medieval and modern stories, see Holy Grail …
4Holy Grail — Grail Grail, n. [OF. graal, greal, greet, F. graal, gr[ e]al, LL. gradalis, gradale, prob. derived fr. L. crater bowl, mixing vessel, Gr. krath r. See {Crater.}] A broad, open dish; a chalice; only used of the {Holy Grail}. [1913 Webster] Note:… …
5Holy Grail — The concept of the Holy Grail is intimately associated with the world of courtly culture, chivalry, and Christianity.While it may have its origins in Celtic mythology, the earliest references to the Grail can be found in medieval Latin… …
6The Holy Grail — The Holy Grail † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Holy Grail The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance …
7Graal, The Holy — From Arthurian Legend, a cup, chalice, bowl or tray, depending which story you read. Said to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. It was preserved by Joseph of Arimathea, who caught some of Christ s blood in it at the… …
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8kad|dish — «KAH dihsh», noun, plural kad|di|shim«kah DIHSH ihm, KAH dih SHIHM». 1. Also, Kaddish. a Hebrew prayer, recited in the synagogue as part of daily service and by a person mourning for a deceased parent, brother, sister, or other close relative. 2 …
9Grail, The Holy — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
10Grail, The Holy — From Arthurian Legend, a cup, chalice, bowl or tray, depending which story you read. Said to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. It was preserved by Joseph of Arimathea, who caught some of Christ s blood in it at the… …
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