a chalice
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The eucharist. The circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle, or the triangle in a circle. To denote the co- equality and co-eternity of the Trinity.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “a chalice” mean?
The eucharist. The circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle, or the triangle in a circle. To denote the co- equality and co-eternity of the Trinity.
Is “a chalice” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.