Servite

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of Servite

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

Example Sentences

Santa Margarita 102, Servite 69: Drew Anderson finished with 35 points and 10 rebounds for the Eagles.

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Servite’s basketball team has been desperately trying to stop going 0-10 in Trinity League play.

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First-year coach Matt Kanne, a Servite graduate, made it clear before the game the Friars intended to “win at all costs.”

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Servite led by three points after three quarters.

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Then Servite fell behind by four points with three minutes left.

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