| 单词 | first communion |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfirst communion first communion n. (also with capital initials) Christian Church the occasion on which a person first receives the Eucharist; (now chiefly Roman Catholic Church) this occasion as a religious ceremony and celebration, typically involving communicants of around 7 or 8 years of age. ΚΠ a1649 W. Drummond Wks. (1711) 224 At his first Communion, in Token of his true Reconciliation, he drunk out the full Cup of Wine. 1707 G. Hickes tr. F. de S. de la Mothe-Fénelon Instr. Educ. Daughter viii. 164 The first Communion ought to be at the time when Children being come to the use of Reason, shall appear more Docile. 1803 W. Godwin Life Chaucer I. 54 The rite of confirmation, according to the Roman Catholic discipline, is always subsequent..to the first communion. 1926 Amer. Mercury Apr. 485/2 We received a droll snap-shot of the boy arrayed for his first communion. 2007 Irish Independent (Nexis) 12 May When my niece arrives at the church to make her First Communion, she will look lovely in her white dress, shoes, and bag. < as lemmas |
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