Tran`sub*stan"ti*ate (?), v. t. [LL.
transubstantiatus, p. p. of transubstantiare to
transubstantiate; L. trans across, over + substantia
substance. See Substance.] 1. To change into
another substance. [R.]
The spider love which transubstantiates all,
And can convert manna to gall.
Donne.
2. (R. C. Theol.) To change, as the
sacramental elements, bread and wine, into the flesh and blood of
Christ.
Tran`sub*stan"ti*ate (?), v. t. [LL.
transubstantiatus, p. p. of transubstantiare to
transubstantiate; L. trans across, over + substantia
substance. See Substance.] 1. To change into
another substance. [R.]
The spider love which transubstantiates all,
And can convert manna to gall.
Donne.
2. (R. C. Theol.) To change, as the
sacramental elements, bread and wine, into the flesh and blood of
Christ.
