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rogation Definition

ro·ga·tion (rō gā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. Eccles. solemn ceremonial petitioning, specif. on the Rogation Days: usually used in pl.
  2. in ancient Rome,
    1. a consul's or tribune's proposal of a law to be passed or rejected by the people
    2. such a proposed law

Etymology: ME rogacioun < L rogatio, question, in LL(Ec), prayer, entreaty < rogare, to ask, orig., to stretch out the hand; akin to regere: see right

rogation Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • day: Rogation Day Ceremonies, with their blessing of the fields, is probably a Christianisation of such activities.
  • service: Ruth, David, Josh, Eddie, Clarrie, PC Fletcher, William Ruth and David attend Alan's outdoor Rogation service.