Of·fer·ing, n.
1. The act of an offerer; a proffering.
2. That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation; as, sin offering.
They are polluted offerings more abhorred
Than spotted livers in the sacrifice. --Shak.
3. A sum of money offered, as in church service; as, a missionary offering. Specif.: Ch. of Eng. Personal tithes payable according to custom, either at certain seasons as Christmas or Easter, or on certain occasions as marriages or christenings.
[None] to the offering before her should go. --Chaucer.
Burnt offering, Drink offering, etc. See under Burnt. etc.
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Drink, n.
1. Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions.
Give me some drink, Titinius. --Shak.
2. Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit is out.
Drink money, or Drink penny, an allowance, or perquisite, given to buy drink; a gratuity.
Drink offering Script., an offering of wine, etc., in the Jewish religious service.
In drink, drunk. “The poor monster's in drink.” --Shak.
Strong drink, intoxicating liquor; esp., liquor containing a large proportion of alcohol. “ Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging.” --Prov. xx. 1.
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