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‖ navicula Eccl.|nəˈvɪkjʊlə|
[L., dim. of nāvis a ship. Cf. navet2.]
An incense-holder in the form of a boat.
1853J. D. H. Dale Cerem. Rom. Rite 8 He..presents the navicula (or incense-boat) to the Master of Ceremonies. 1884Nonconf. & Indep. 14 Feb. 162/2 There was a procession through the new clergy-house, with crosses, candles, thurible and navicula. |