Rogation
rogation (?), n. (L. rogatio,fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F.
rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant,
Probogue.) 1. (Rom. Antiq.) The
demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the
people; a proposed law or decree.
2. (Eccl.) Litany;
supplication.
He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before
in use. Hooker.
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. Dr. Prior. -- Rogation
week, the second week before Whitsunday, in which the
Rogation days occur.
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