rogation
English
WOTD – 24 March 2009
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
- (US) IPA(key): /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Audio (US) (file)
Noun
rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)
- A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
- Hooker
- He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.
- Hooker
- (historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
Related terms
- interrogation
- rogatory
- subrogation
Translations
deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty
|
|