sanctitude

noun

sanc·​ti·​tude

ˈsaŋ(k)təˌtüd

plural -s

: pure and saintly character : holiness, sacredness

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sanctitud, from Latin sanctitudo, from sanctus holy + -i- + -tudo -tude

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