Sacrament1. (n.) The oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.
2. (n.) The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.
3. (n.) One of the solemn religious ordinances enjoined by Christ, the head of the Christian church, to be observed by his followers; hence, specifically, the Eucharist; the Lord's Supper.
4. (v. t.) To bind by an oath.
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