Rogation Definition

rō-gāshən
noun
Solemn ceremonial petitioning, specif. on the Rogation Days.
Webster's New World
In ancient Rome,
Webster's New World
The formal proposal of a law in ancient Rome by a tribune or consul to the people for acceptance or rejection.
American Heritage
A law proposed in this manner.
American Heritage

A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.

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Other Word Forms of Rogation

Noun

Singular:
rogation
Plural:
rogations

Origin of Rogation

  • Middle English rogacioun from Latin rogātiō rogātiōn- from rogātus past participle of rogāre to ask reg- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request")

    From Wiktionary

Rogation Sentence Examples

  • The Council of Clovesho in 747 confirmed Augustine's injunction, and ordered that the rogation days be kept up "according to the way of our fathers."

  • The place-name "Gospel Oak," which occurs in London and elsewhere, is a relic of these rogation processions, the gospel of the day being read at the foot of the finest oak the parish boasted.

  • Thus at Leighton Buzzard on Rogation Monday, in accordance with the will of one Edward Wilkes, a London merchant who died in 1646, the trustees of his almshouses accompanied the boys.

  • Ruth, David, Josh, Eddie, Clarrie, PC Fletcher, William Ruth and David attend Alan 's outdoor Rogation service.

  • The week in which they occur is sometimes called Rogation Week.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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