houseling.
The act of administering the eucharist.
Meaning & usage
The act of administering the eucharist.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English houselyng, housling, from Old English hūslung (“administration of the sacrament”), from Old English hūslian (“to administer the sacrament”), equivalent to housel + -ing.
Of or pertaining to the eucharist.
Pertaining to any of the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, such as marriage.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English houselyng, housling, from Old English hūslung (“administration of the sacrament”), from Old English hūslian (“to administer the sacrament”), equivalent to housel + -ing.
A small or miniature house.
One who frequently remains indoors or at home.
A tame animal, or one reared by hand.
Where this word comes from
From house + -ling.
present participle and gerund of housel
Where this word comes from
From Middle English houselyng, housling, from Old English hūslung (“administration of the sacrament”), from Old English hūslian (“to administer the sacrament”), equivalent to housel + -ing.
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