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offertory
noun(of-fer-to-ry)
the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated
offertory
noun(of-fer-to-ry)
a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory
offertory
noun(of-fer-to-ry)
the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship

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