rogation

English

WOTD – 24 March 2009

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
(US) IPA^(key): /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)

A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
- Hooker
  He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.
(historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

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Translations

deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty

Czech: litanie (cs) f
Finnish: rukous (fi)

Scottish Gaelic: lìodan m, seadhan m
Spanish: rogativa (es)

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