xenium

Definition

A gift or offering.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin xenium, from Ancient Greek ξένιον (xénion), neuter accusative of ξένῐος (xénĭos, “pertaining to a guest”, adjective), ultimately from ξένος (xénos, “guest, stranger”). First attested in the 1700s.

Example Sentences

• "At Rochester the Bishop received a xenium or pension on St. Andrew's Day from the convent."