Middle English Dictionary Entry
dōnāciǒun n.
Entry Info
| Forms | dōnāciǒun n. |
| Etymology | L & OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. donisoun.
1.
(a) A gift or offering; (b) a benefice; the conferring of a benefice.
Associated quotations
a
- (a1464) Capgr.Chron.(Cmb Gg.4.12)105 : Than fasted thei..and prayed God that this donacion schuld be acceptable to His Majeste.
b
- (1473) RParl.6.74b : Any Parsone, Prest or Clerk havyng any Benefice..by wey of presentation, donation, concession, collation or institution.
- (a1450) Code Laws in Willmore Hist.Walsall168 : The Masters of Saynt John's Gild..shall not make gift or graunte of eny donacion of eny Chauntrey.