custodes
[ kuh-stoh-deez; Latin koos-toh-des ]
/ kʌˈstoʊ diz; Latin kʊsˈtoʊ dɛs /
noun
plural of custos.
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Example sentences from the Web for custodes
With these cases compare the appointment of custodes to the worldly Prioress of Easebourne in 1441.
Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535|Eileen Edna PowerFor mention of custodes in other dioceses, see Cookhill , Reg.
Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535|Eileen Edna PowerIn those days they were called 'custodes,' chiefly I am afraid because they kept the rods.
Old Picture Books|Alfred W. PollardTherefore you are custodes utriusque tabul, and must bend the force of all your government to the saving of the people's souls.
A Christian Directory (Part 4 of 4)|Richard Baxter