† compaˈnation Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. com- together + pān-is bread + -ation.]
In Eucharistic theory: The introduction or existence of Christ's body along with the bread after consecration; consubstantiation.
| 1582 N.T. (Rhem.) 1 Tim. vi. 20 note, Their Companation, Impanation, Circumpanation, to auoid the true Conuersion in the Eucharist. |