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May 27, 2012
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vi•at•i•cum



Pronunciation: (vī-at'i-kum, vē-), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -caPronunciation: (-ku), [key] -cums.
1. Eccles.the Eucharist or Communion as given to a person dying or in danger of death.
2. (among the ancient Romans) a provision or allowance for traveling, originally of transportation and supplies, later of money, made to officials on public missions.
3. money or necessities for any journey.

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