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noun

Rogation n.

(Rom. Antiq.) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

(Eccl.) Litany; supplication. "He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use."

Rogation days (Eccl.), the three days which immediately precede Ascension Day; so called as being days on which the people, walking in procession, sang litanies of special supplication.

Rogation flower (Bot.), a European species of milkwort (Polygala vulgaris); so called from its former use for garlands in Rogation week.

Rogation week, the second week before Whitsunday, in which the Rogation days occur.

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Etymology of 'Rogation'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Rogation" Quotes from Famous Books

... or Dispensation from the Bishop of the Diocese, his Chancellor, or Commissary, viz., from Advent Sunday until eight days after the Epiphany; from Septuagesima until eight days after Easter; and from the Monday in Rogation week ...

— A Collection of Old English Plays, Vol. II • Various

Words linked to "Rogation" : supplication