"Pentecostals" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In ecclesiastical law. Pious oblations made at the feast of Pente-cost by parishioners to their priests, and sometimes by Inferior churches or parishes to the principal mother churches. They are also called "whitsun farthings.” whar-ton
Offerings formerly made to the parish priest, or
to the mother church, at Pentecost.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A solemn festival of the Jews; -- so called because celebrated on the fiftieth day (seven weeks) after the second …
Read the complete definitionIn old English law. An annual rent paid to cathedral churches; another name for the pentecostals or customary oblations offered …
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