(Scotland, Christianity, historical, idiom) To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's Supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so
(Scotland, Christianity, historical, idiom) To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's Supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are unworthy from approaching the table.
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(Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
(chiefly, Scotland) The hiring of servants for a fee.
(Christianity, historical) A symbolic communal meal held by early Christians in commemoration of the eucharist.
(Scotland, agriculture) A furrow drawn out as a marker before ploughing a field.
(Scotland) To get what one deserves.