parentation

English

Etymology

From Latin parentātiō, from parentō (“I offer a solemn sacrifice in honor of deceased parents”). See parent.

Noun

parentation (plural parentations)

  1. (obsolete) Something done or said in honour of the dead; obsequies.
    • 1697-1698, John Potter, Archæologia Græca
      Children and Heirs shall perform the accustom'd Rites of Parentation.

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