Sanctus
noun
Sanc·tus
ˈsaŋ(k)-təs 
ˈsäŋ(k)-təs,
-ˌtüs
: an ancient Christian hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration in traditional liturgies
Word History
Etymology
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, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Sanctus was
in the 15th century
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Dictionary Entries Near Sanctus
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“Sanctus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sanctus. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.
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