sacristain

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French

Etymology

From Medieval Latin sacristānus, from Late Latin sacrista, from Latin sacer (sacred).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sa.kʁis.tɛ̃/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛ̃

Noun

sacristain m (plural sacristains)

  1. sexton

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