SANBENITO

Etymology

Noun

sanbenito (plural sanbenitos)

(historical) A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church.

(historical) A garment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc, and worn by those who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for the auto da fe.

Source: Wiktionary


San`be*ni"to, n. Etym: [Sp. & Pg. sambenito, contr. from L. saccus sack + benedictus blessed.]

1. Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitens on being reconciled to the church.

2. A garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment at the auto-da-fé.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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