Definition of Monstrance

1. Noun. Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion.

Exact synonyms: Demonstration
Generic synonyms: Proof

2. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
Exact synonyms: Ostensorium
Generic synonyms: Vessel
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church

Definition of Monstrance

1. n. A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Definition of Monstrance

1. Noun. An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Monstrance

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Monstrance

1. A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view. Origin: LL. Monstrantia, fr. L. Monstrare to show: cf. OF. Monstrance. See Monster. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monstrance

monsterises
monsterising
monsterization
monsterizations
monsterize
monsterized
monsterizes
monsterizing
monsterless
monsterlet
monsterlike
monsterous
monsterously
monsters
monstery
monstrance (current term)
monstrances
monstration
monstre
monstres
monstrose
monstrosities
monstrosity
monstrous
monstrously
monstrousness
monstrousnesses
monstruosities
monstruosity
monstruous

Literary usage of Monstrance

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII. to by Henry Hallam (1876)
"2S< Nfv-mbcr On aU was it deemed a trial oí strengt af that Crom- second division the same night, whether tha Ita- monstrance should be printed, ..."

2. A Journal of the Proceedings in Georgia, Beginning October 20, 1737: By by William Stephens (1906)
"... for two or three Days past in drawing up a Re- septemb- monstrance of the ill Usage he had met with, to be presented to the General as soon as he came; ..."

3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... and the giving of the Blessing with the monstrance, etc., are afl exactly prescribed m section thirty-one of the same document. the Roman Forum, ..."

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