SILENTIARY

Noun

silentiary (plural silentiaries)

A person who keeps silent, especially from religious motives.

(historical) An official at any of several courts who maintained silence.

Source: Wiktionary


Si*len"ti*a*ry, n. Etym: [L. silentiarius: cf. F. silenciaire. See Silence.]

Definition: One appointed to keep silence and order in court; also, one sworn not to divulge secre

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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