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sanctus.

saint;

7 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈsaːŋk.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈsaŋk.tus]
  1. sacred, made inviolable, having been established as sacred.

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle
  2. sanctified or made holy

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle
  3. venerable, august, divine, blessed, holy, saintly

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle
  4. sainted (having been made a saint)

    Late-Latin · declension-1 · declension-2 · participle
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Proto-Italic *sanktos, perfect passive participle of *sankjō (“consecrate, appoint as sacred”). Perfect passive participle of sanciō.

noun[ˈsaːŋk.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈsaŋk.tus]
  1. A saint; person who lives a holy and virtuous life.

    Late-Latin · declension-2
  2. A person who is officially proclaimed as having lived a life of heroic virtue.

    Late-Latin · declension-2
  3. A title given to (2), usually capitalized, prefixed to the person's name.

    Late-Latin · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Proto-Italic *sanktos, perfect passive participle of *sankjō (“consecrate, appoint as sacred”). Perfect passive participle of sanciō.

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