1. The Christian sacrament of receiving the Eucharist or Holy Communion.
Usage: archaic; religious; chiefly British

1. To administer or receive the Eucharist; to give Communion to.
Usage: archaic; religious; chiefly British

Examples

• The priest performed the houselling ceremony on Easter Sunday.
• Parishioners came forward for houselling during the morning service.
• The bishop houselled the congregation with reverence and solemnity.
• In medieval times, houselling was a central part of Christian worship.
• The dying man requested houselling before his final hours.