单词 | adgeniculation |
释义 | † adgeniculationn. Obsolete. The action of kneeling towards the altar as a gesture of reverence. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > posture > action or act of kneeling > [noun] kneelingc1200 genuflection1526 geniculation1611 adgeniculation1637 society > faith > worship > other practices > [noun] > kneeling, bowing, or prostration kneelingc1200 genuflection1526 adgeniculation1637 flexion1862 1637 Abp. J. Williams Holy Table v. 164 This Adgeniculation was before the Altar, when they came for Absolution. 1643 W. Slatyer Compl. Christian v. ii. 655 The adgeniculation of the ancients, the treble prostration of the Grecians before or towards the holy Table. 1659 H. L'Estrange Alliance Divine Offices xi. 323 Consequently no Adgeniculation at the Altars. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2021). < n.1637 |
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