Viaticum
Viaticum , noun
[Latin, from viaticus, a. See Viatic.]
1.
(Rom. Antiquities) An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.
2.
Provisions for a journey. — Davies (Wit's Pilgr.)
3.
(Roman Catholic Church) The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.