decani
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of decani
1750–60; < Medieval Latin decānī of the dean (genitive of decānus ); see dean
Example Sentences
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The decani and saltarii were subordinates of the centenarii and sculdahis.
From The Communes of Lombardy from the VI. to the X. Century An Investigation of the Causes Which Led to the Development Of Municipal Unity Among the Lombard Communes. by Williams, William Klapp
The nave of this Church of S. Michael accommodates thirty horses, and the north aisle thirteen; the south is considered more select, and is boarded off for the decani, in the shape of officers' chargers.
From Ice-Caves of France and Switzerland by Browne, G. F. (George Forrest)
B. x. thus inscribed by Dr. Dee’s hand, “Johannes Dee, 1565, Februarii 21, Wigorniæ, ex dono decani ecclesiæ, Magistri Beddar.”
From The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts by Dee, John
The choir gained, the two branched off right and left, Huntley placing himself at the head of the boys on the left, or cantori side; Tom, assuming his place as acting senior, on the, decani.
From The Channings by Wood, Henry, Mrs.
Li. iij.s. iiij.d. totalitur de sumptibus et expensis predicti decani.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.
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