Definition of Sanctus
: an ancient Christian hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration in traditional liturgies
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Origin and Etymology of sanctus
Middle English, from Late Latin Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Holy, holy, holy, opening of a hymn sung by the angels in Isaiah 6:3
First Known Use: 15th century
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