n. 1. Command; order; a proclamation or notifying. “Do thou thy master's bidding.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act or process of making bids; an offer; a proposal of a price, as at an auction. [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (R. C. Ch.) The prayer for the souls of benefactors, said before the sermon. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Angl. Ch.) The prayer before the sermon, with petitions for various specified classes of persons. [ 1913 Webster ]