custos

noun

cus·​tos
ˈkəˌstäs,
-tōs;
ˈku̇ˌstōs,
ˈküˌ-
plural custodes
(ˌ)kəˈstō(ˌ)dēz;
ku̇ˈstōˌdās,
kü-
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[Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a superior of a Franciscan province or custody

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, guardian, from Latin

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“Custos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custos. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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