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ostensive definition |
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ostensory
CIDE DICTIONARY
ostensory, n. [NL. ostensorium: cf. F. ostensoir. See Ostensible.].
Same as Monstrance. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ostensory, n. (pl. -ies) RC Ch. a receptacle for displaying the host to the congregation; a monstrance.
Etymology
med.L ostensorium (as OSTENSIBLE)
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