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hūsel

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hūsel, n.n: the Eucharist (especially the bread or wafer). (HOO-zull / ˈhuː-zəl)

Medieval manuscript illustration of a priest raising a circular wafer above an altar with IHC written on it; behind him a man is on his knees in prayer.
Manuscript owner (Roger of Waltham) depicted in prayer during the celebration of the Eucharist; England (London), c. 1325-1335; University of Glasgow, Sp Coll MS Hunter 231 (U.3.4), p. 49. [gla.ac.uk]