sacring

British  

/ ˈseɪkrɪŋ /

noun

1. archaic the act or ritual of consecration, esp of the Eucharist or of a bishop

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Etymology

Origin of sacring

C13: from obsolete sacren to consecrate, from Latin sacrāre; see _sacred

Example Sentences

The sacred host and chalice were raised high at the sound of the sacring bell.

From Time Magazine Archive

An lack a land thy sacring rite, The perfect rule we ne'er shall see Reach Earth's far bourne; yet such we sight, Thou willing:—with such Deity 75Whoe'er shall dare compare?

From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Only she is bidden that she must rescue Orleans, and lead the Dauphin to his sacring at Rheims. 

From A Monk of Fife by Lang, Andrew

Elspat's kindred were of those who crossed themselves and knelt when the sacring bell was rung, and she knows that atonement can be made on the altar for deeds done in the field.

From Chronicles of the Canongate by Scott, Walter, Sir

Then he told him of how he heard mass at saint Edward's altar, and how at the elevation of the sacring our Lord had told him what tidings he was to take.

From The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary by Benson, Robert Hugh