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Servite

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[sur-vahyt] / ˈsɜr vaɪt /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a member of an order of mendicant friars, founded in Florence in 1233, engaged in fostering devotion to the Virgin Mary.


Etymology

Origin of Servite

From the Medieval Latin word Servītēs, dating back to 1540–50. See serve, -ite 1

Example Sentences

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The former Anaheim Servite and Bellflower St. John Bosco high star was an 2023 All-Pro who helped the Chiefs win two Super Bowls.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Orange Lutheran quarterback Aaron Corp, former Mater Dei coach Frank McManus and former Servite coach Troy Thomas were among the candidates believed to have participated in interviews.

From Los Angeles Times

McDuffie, 25, is a former Anaheim Servite and Bellflower St. John Bosco High star who was a first-round pick by the Chiefs in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 2, Servite 0: Beckett Berg gave up three hits in six innings.

From Los Angeles Times

William Hudson, a 14-year-old freshman golfer, shot 71 on Monday at Western Hills Country Club in Chino Hills to win the Servite Invitational.

From Los Angeles Times