viaticum

n. [ L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic. ] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (Wit's Pilgr.). [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (R. C. Ch.) The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death. [ 1913 Webster ]