Definition of Sanctus

1. n. A part of the Mass, or, in Protestant churches, a part of the communion service, of which the first words in Latin are Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus [Holy, holy, holy]; -- called also Tersanctus.

Medical Definition of Sanctus

1. 1. A part of the Mass, or, in Protestant churches, a part of the communion service, of which the first words in Latin are Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus [Holy, holy, holy]; called also Tersanctus. 2. An anthem composed for these words. Sanctus bell, a small bell usually suspended in a bell cot at the apex of the nave roof, over the chancel arch, in mediaeval churches, but a hand bell is now often used; so called because rung at the singing of the sanctus, at the conclusion of the ordinary of the Mass, and again at the elevation of the host. Called also Mass bell, sacring bell, saints' bell, sance-bell, sancte bell. Origin: L. Sanctus, p.p. Of sancire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sanctus

sanctimoniousness
sanctimony
sanction
sanctionable
sanctionative
sanctioned
sanctioning
sanctions
sanctities
sanctity
sanctuaries
sanctuary
sanctum
sanctums
sanctum sanctorum
sanctus (current term)
sand
sand
sand-blind
sand-crack
sandable
sandal
sandal
sandaled
sandaliform
sandaling
sandalled
sandalling
sandals
sandalwood

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