Vi*at"i*cum (?), n. [L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic.]

1. Rom. Antiq.

An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.

2.

Provisions for a journey.

Davies (Wit's Pilgr.).

3. R. C. Ch.

The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.

 

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