Middle English Dictionary Entry

hǒusel n.(1)
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1.
(a) The Holy Communion, the sacramental bread and wine, Eucharist; ?also, the bread alone [quot.: Trin.Hom.]; (b) the service of the Eucharist; reception of the Holy Communion; attendance at the service of the Eucharist; gon to ~, to attend Holy Communion; (c) ~ bred, the Host; ~ bord, a table on which the Eucharist is placed; ~ dish, a dish or plate for the Host; ~ peni, money paid for receiving the Holy Communion.