Sacrament

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To bind by an Oath.

II. Sacrament ·noun The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.

III. Sacrament ·noun The oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an Oath.

IV. Sacrament ·noun One of the solemn religious ordinances enjoined by Christ, the head of the Christian church, to be observed by his followers; hence, specifically, the eucharist; the Lord's Supper.