About The Word Rite
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Rite Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Rite?
[n] any customary observance or practice
[n] an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism" Synonyms | Synonyms for Rite: religious rite | ritual Related Terms | Find terms related to Rite: See Also | betrothal | ceremonial dance | circumcision | custom | espousal | last rites | liturgy | marriage | marriage ceremony | office | orgy | religious ceremony | religious ritual | ritual dance | ritual dancing | usage | usance | vigil | watch | wedding Rite In Webster's Dictionary \Rite\, n. [L. ritus; cf. Skr. r[=i]ti a stream, a running,
way, manner, ri to flow: cf. F. rit, rite. CF. {Rivulet}.]
The act of performing divine or solemn service, as
established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of
religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a
ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry.
He looked with indifference on rites, names, and forms
of ecclesiastical polity. --Macaulay.
Syn: Form; ceremony; observance; ordinance.
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