SACROSANCT


Meaning of SACROSANCT in English

ˈsakrōsaŋ(k)t, -rəˌs-, -ˌsaiŋ- adjective

Etymology: Latin sacrosanctus, probably from sacro by a sacred rite (abl. of sacrum sacred thing, sacred rite, from neuter of sacer sacred) + sanctus (past participle of sancire to make sacred) — more at sacred

: most holy or sacred : inviolable ; also : overly or unpleasantly holy or sacred

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