VIATICUM

viaticum. Viaticum, n. provison for a journey, a rite

---

Vi‐at″i‐cum (?), n. [[L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic.]] 1. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.
2. 2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (Wit's Pilgr.).
3. 3. (R. C. Ch.) The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.