Bible Encyclopedias
Absconce
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Lat. abscondere ),a dark lantern holding a wax light, used in the choir to read the absolutions and benedictions at matins, and the chapter and prayer at lauds.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Absconce'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/absconce.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.