Offering
/ˈɔː.fər.ɪŋ/noun
A thing presented to a deity or spirit as a gift or tribute.
Did you know?Historically, offerings were believed to appease gods and spirits, ensuring prosperity and protection for the giver.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰe-
“to put, to place, to set in motion.”
Old English
Old English
offrung
“a sacrificial gift or tribute.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
offra
“to sacrifice or to offer.”
Middle English
Middle English
offring
“a presentation or donation to God.”
Modern English
English
offering
“the act of giving something to a deity or as a gift.”