sacristan
Americannoun
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Also called sacrist. an official in charge of the sacred vessels, vestments, etc., of a church or a religious house.
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a sexton.
noun
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a person who has charge of the contents of a church, esp the sacred vessels, vestments, etc
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a less common word for sexton
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Etymology
Origin of sacristan
1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin sacristānus, equivalent to sacrist ( a ) custodian of sacred objects + -ānus -an
Example Sentences
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Debuting in Seattle as the Sacristan, Matthew Burns’ dignified bass-baritone, in counterpoint to his less-than-holy behavior, provides much-needed comic relief.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2021
Nicholas Brownlee displayed a tremulous bass-baritone as Angelotti and bass-baritone Philip Cokorinos sounded sturdy as the Sacristan.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2017
After their experiment with an overseas manager, Real Sociedad have quickly returned to their native shores by lining up Eusebio Sacristan as their next boss.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2015
For his final performance on Saturday, Mr. Plishka will sing the role of the Sacristan in “Tosca.”
From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2012
We are here," said Agrius, "for the same reason that you are, I imagine—because the Sacristan has invited us to dinner.
From Roman Farm Management The Treatises of Cato and Varro by Harrison, Fairfax
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