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porrection|pəˈrɛkʃən|
[ad. L. porrectiōn-em, n. of action f. porrigĕre: see prec. So F. porrection.]
†1. Stretching out; extension. Obs. rare.
1649Bulwer Pathomyot. ii. iv. 154 The Broad Muscle..by its porrection..may serve to open the Eye.
2. The action of holding out for acceptance; proffering; offer; presentation. Now only Eccl.
1715M. Davies Athen. Brit. I. 322 With Porrections or Surrenders of the Submissive Herba (porrigere herbam) or of the more Victorious Palm or Laurel. 1890Guardian 25 June 1030/2 This decree declared the porrection of the cup and paten to be the matter essential to validity in the ordination of priests. 1897Tablet 8 May 726 How are we to account for their retaining the porrection or delivery of the Gospel Book? |