E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Ag’ape (3 syl.).
A love-feast. The early Christians held a love-feast before or after communion, when contributions were made for the poor. These feasts became a scandal, and were condemned at the Council of Carthage, 397. (Greek, agap, love.)
, love.)
