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holy water -- water blessed by a priest for religious
purposes. It is particularly used in the RC Church at the Asperges, the sprinkling of the altar and
congregation before High Mass, and generally in the Church at blessings,
dedications, etc., and kept in Holy Water stoups near church doors for the use of those
entering. [BD]
Al: stoup — чаша со святой водой (при входе
в католическую церковь)
¿ 17.04.94 Zu
