SANBENITOS

Noun

sanbenitos

plural of sanbenito

Source: Wiktionary


SANBENITO

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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