- Grail, the
- Grail, the [ greıl ]see HOLY GRAIL
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Grail, the
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Grail, The Holy — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
GRAIL, THE HOLY — the cup or vessel, said to have been made of an emerald stone, that was used by Christ at the Last Supper, and in which Joseph of Arimathea caught up the blood that flowed from His wounds on the Cross; it was brought to England by Joseph, it… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Grail, The Holy — From Arthurian Legend, a cup, chalice, bowl or tray, depending which story you read. Said to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. It was preserved by Joseph of Arimathea, who caught some of Christ s blood in it at the… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
GRAIL, THE HOLY — in LEGENDS originating from the twelfth century the CHALICE, or cup, used at the LAST SUPPER was said to have MYSTICAL powers. Stories about the Holy Grail are associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as well as… … Concise dictionary of Religion
Holy Grail, the — 1. ) in old stories, the cup that Jesus drank from at the LAST SUPPER 2. ) INFORMAL something that someone wants very much to have or achieve: For our supporters, a place in the final is a Holy Grail … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Holy Grail, The — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
The Holy Grail — The Holy Grail † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Holy Grail The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance … Catholic encyclopedia
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