altarware means religious items made from precious metals such as chalices and patens, that are used on an altar during eucharist. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
Etymology
From altar + -ware.
noun
- Religious items made from precious metals such as chalices and patens, that are used on an altar during eucharist.“During this same period the friary was accused of pawning its precious altarware when the house treasury was short of funds.”