SANCTUS


Meaning of SANCTUS in English

[ 'saŋ(k)təs ]

■ noun Christian Church a hymn beginning ~, sanctus, sanctus (Holy, holy, holy) forming a set part of the Mass.

Origin

ME: from L., lit. 'holy'.

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