Associations to the word «Monstrance»
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Wiktionary
MONSTRANCE, noun. An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread is placed for veneration.
Dictionary definition
MONSTRANCE, noun. Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion.
MONSTRANCE, noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.