Bible Dictionaries
Eucharist

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The word, in its original Greek, ευχαριστια , properly signifies giving thanks; from the hymns and thanksgivings which accompanied that holy service in the primitive church. See LORD'S SUPPER .

Bibliography Information
Watson, Richard. Entry for 'Eucharist'. Richard Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wtd/​e/eucharist.html. 1831-2.