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ELEVATION OF THE HOST

\ˌɛlɪvˈe͡ɪʃən ɒvðə hˈə͡ʊst], \ˌɛlɪvˈe‍ɪʃən ɒvðə hˈə‍ʊst], \ˌɛ_l_ɪ_v_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɒ_v_ð_ə h_ˈəʊ_s_t]\

Definitions of ELEVATION OF THE HOST

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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In the R. Cath. Ch; that part of the mass in which the priest raises the host above his head for the people to adore.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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