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单词 remonstrances
释义

monstrance

noun

mon·​strance ˈmän(t)-strən(t)s How to pronounce monstrance (audio)
: a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for the adoration of the faithful

Illustration of monstrance

Illustration of monstrance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web It was then placed in a golden monstrance—a sunburst-like vessel with a transparent center—in preparation for the procession. Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021 In one of the ballrooms, the priest set up the monstrance for adoration, so people could continue to pray in Christ’s presence. Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021 Father Michael Duffy lifted up the monstrance, while the deacon rang a bell. Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021 In a monstrance, Catholics will adore the Body of Christ in His Eucharistic presence. Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 28 Sep. 2020 Another powerful work associated with Saint Sebastian is a 1484 German monstrance, a gilded silver and rock crystal reliquary believed to contain a sliver of bone from the saint’s body. Steven Litt, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020 The choir is poised to sing, the priest lifts the monstrance, and the procession starts. Sarah Schutte, National Review, 22 June 2019 Outside, a canopy is lifted over the priest and monstrance. Sarah Schutte, National Review, 22 June 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mustraunce, monstrans demonstration, monstrance, from Anglo-French mustrance show, sign, from Medieval Latin monstrantia, from Latin monstrare to show, from monstrum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

remonstrances

noun

plural of remonstrance
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent over the vociferous remonstrances of my parents I decided to drop my music lessons

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • objections
  • exceptions
  • complaints
  • protests
  • questions
  • expostulations
  • demurrers
  • criticisms
  • challenges
  • demurs
  • difficulties
  • demurrals
  • fusses
  • stinks
  • doubts
  • suspicions
  • quarrels
  • censures
  • qualms
  • misgivings
  • disputes
  • compunctions
  • scruples
  • dissents
  • kicks
  • quibbles
  • rebellions
  • arguments
  • squabbles
  • misunderstandings
  • cavils
  • skepticism
  • uncertainties
  • debates
  • defiances
  • statics
  • disobediences
  • distrust
  • mistrust
  • reluctances
  • reservations
  • conflicts
  • niggles
  • dubitations
  • misdoubts
  • indeterminations
  • hassles
  • dubieties
  • incertitudes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sanctions
  • approvals
  • assents
  • agreements
  • acceptances
  • compliances
  • acquiescences
  • obediences
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