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  • 11altar — [ ɔ:ltə, ɒl ] noun the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services. ↘a table or flat topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual. Phrases lead to the altar marry (a woman). Origin OE… …

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  • 12altar — /ˈɔltə / (say awltuh), /ˈɒl / (say ol ) noun 1. an elevated place or structure, on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed. 2. (in most Christian churches) the communion table. 3. Civil Engineering one of the steps… …

  • 13altar — n. 1 a table or flat topped block, often of stone, for sacrifice or offering to a deity. 2 a Communion table. Phrases and idioms: altar boy a boy who serves as a priest s assistant in a service. lead to the altar marry (a woman). Etymology: OE… …

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  • 14altar — al•tar [[t]ˈɔl tər[/t]] n. 1) an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc 2) rel communion table • lead to the altar Etymology: bef.… …

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  • 15lead someone to the altar — marry …

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  • 16The Black Jewels — is a series of fantasy novels by Anne Bishop.The World of the Black JewelsThe Black Jewels Trilogy is set in a unique world consisting of three Realms: Terreille, Kaeleer, and Hell. These three realms, although being situated upon the same land,… …

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  • 17The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy —     The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy     (1) Material Objects in Liturgical Use;     (2) Liturgical Forms connected with Them;     (3) Festivals Commemorative of the Holy Cross;… …

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  • 18The Young and the Restless minor characters — The following are characters from the American soap opera The Young and the Restless who are notable for their actions or relationships, but who do not warrant their own articles. Contents 1 Current Characters 1.1 Genevieve …

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  • 19Altar — Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are… …

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  • 20Altar cloth — Altar Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are …

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