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Meaning of "sacristan" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SACRISTAN

From Medieval Latin sacristānus, from sacrista, from Latin sacer holy.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SACRISTAN

sacristan  [ˈsækrɪstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SACRISTAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sacristan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SACRISTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sacristan

Sacristan

A sacristan is an officer charged with care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times, many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers, and later by the treasurers and mansionarii. The Decretals of Gregory IX speak of the sacristan as if he had an honourable office attached to a certain benefice, and say that his duty was to care for the sacred vessels, vestments, lights, etc. Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed. The Cæremoniale Episcoporum prescribed that in cathedral and collegiate churches the sacristan should be a priest, and describes his duties in regard to the sacristy, the Blessed Eucharist, the baptismal font, the holy oils, the sacred relics, the decoration of the church for the different seasons and feasts, the preparation of what is necessary for the various ceremonies, the pregustation in pontifical Mass, the ringing of the church bells, the preservation of order in the church, and the distribution of Masses; and finally it suggests that one or two canons be appointed each year to supervise the work of the sacristan and his assistants.

Definition of sacristan in the English dictionary

The definition of sacristan in the dictionary is a person who has charge of the contents of a church, esp the sacred vessels, vestments, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SACRISTAN


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
cistern
ˈsɪstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Germiston
ˈdʒɜːmɪstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Ilkeston
ˈɪlkɪstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Liston
ˈlɪstən
multipiston
ˌmʌltɪˈpɪstən
penistone
ˈpenɪstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
protistan
prəʊˈtɪstən
Tristan
ˈtrɪstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SACRISTAN

sacrifice operative
sacrifice paddock
sacrificeable
sacrificer
sacrificial
sacrificial anode
sacrificial lamb
sacrificial victim
sacrificially
sacrify
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sacrilegiously
sacrilegiousness
sacrilegist
sacring
sacring bell
sacrist
sacristies
sacristy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SACRISTAN

Afghanistan
Balochistan
Baluchistan
East Pakistan
Hindustan
Kafiristan
Kazakhstan
Kurdistan
Kyrgyzstan
Londonistan
Nuristan
Pakistan
Tadjikistan
Tadzhikistan
Tajikistan
Turkistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Waziristan
West Pakistan

Synonyms and antonyms of sacristan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sacristan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SACRISTAN

Find out the translation of sacristan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sacristan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sacristan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

教堂司事
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sacristán
570 millions of speakers

English

sacristan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sacristan
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الحامي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пономарь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sacristão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গির্জার যে কর্মচারী ঘণ্টাবাদন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sacristain
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sacristan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sakristan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

聖具保管担当者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sacristan
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

người giử đồ thánh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிறித்தவக் கோயிலில் உள்ள புனிதப் பொருள்களைக் காப்பவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चर्चमधील चर्चची इमारत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zangoç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sagrestano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kościelny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паламар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sacristan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νεωκόρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

koster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klockaren
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klokkeren
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sacristan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SACRISTAN»

The term «sacristan» is normally little used and occupies the 113.693 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SACRISTAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sacristan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SACRISTAN»

Discover the use of sacristan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sacristan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Triumph of the Gospel In the Sacristan's Home: A Novel ...
I have written my family's true story as a novel in order to help the reader understand the immense love God has for all of humanity. the story narrates my family's miraculous conversion to Christianity and the struggles we faced because of ...
Rev. Samuel Soto E., Samuel Soto, Soto E. Samuel, 2011
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Guide for Sacristans, Second Edition
Serving. as. a. Sacristan. For these sacristans, that the preparations they make for the celebration of the liturgy may remind us to prepare our hearts for worship . . . . —Book ofBlessings, #1853 ...
Corinna Laughlin, Paul Turner, 2011
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The Sacristan's Household: A Story of Lippe-Detmold
THE sAcRIsTAN's nu. OTTO had delayed so long at the farm talking to Franz Lehmann that when he reached his uncle's house, he found the early dinner at an end, and the sacristan seated in his great leathern chair by the stove. “ Ei, du lieber ...
Frances Eleanor Trollope, 1876
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The Sacristan's Manual: Or, Hand Book of Church Furniture, Etc
It need scarcely be added, that personal cleanliness on the part of the Sacristan himself is of the first importance towards the habit of cleanliness in his work. 2. Forethought.—No one requires more than the Sacristan to have all his eyes and all ...
John Duncan Hilarius DALE, 1854
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The Sacristy Manual
Ifthere are rules about proper attire in the local diocese, the sacristan should be aware of these and should also be aware of the action to be taken (if any) when someone comes who may not be properly attired. Special Vesture for Certain ...
G. Thomas Ryan, 2011
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Crossroads, and Other Plays
The Sacristan comes out of the church and goes to him. The men and women of the town, who form the Chorus, silently cluster around these two in a pantomime of alarm. During the first two scenes the Chorus will comment on the situations ...
Carlos Solórzano, Francesca Colecchia, 1993
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When the Fat Lady Sings...Listen!
Further substantiation of the sacristan's involvement follows as the scene unfolds. The sacristan offers information that is initially unsolicited. A police agent comes out of the chapel with a basket in hand. The sacriatan ejaculates, 'Numi, ...
Shlomo Hoffert, 2012
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Sacristan's Guide: A Handbook for Altar Societies and Others ...
A Handbook for Altar Societies and Others Having Charge of the Altar and Sanctuary Helen O'Donnell. The Ohio State Unlversl Hllllllfll WI HIIIIV WWIII WIIH llfimllilllflmllll 2435 01371 70915 BX1972S123 00 SACRISTAN'S GUIDE.
Helen O'Donnell, 1886
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The Circle of Mountains: A Basque Shepherding Community
Two liturgical offices were traditionally held by laymen : the sacristan and the singer of the church (elizako khantaria). The former is always held by the nausi and etxekandere of the house Salaber, which lies behind the south-eastern end of ...
Sandra Ott, 1993
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The Romantic World of Puccini: A New Critical Appraisal of ...
Suddenly people begin streaming into the building, and the Sacristan tells them his great news: their army, under General Melas, has defeated the forces of Napoleon at Marengo! There will be a celebration tonight, including a gala at the  ...
Iris J. Arnesen, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SACRISTAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sacristan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Church sacristan praised for trying to stop thieves
A CHURCH sacristan and his son have been praised for their brave attempts to intercept thieves caught breaking into a car using a hammer while its owner ... «Impartial Reporter, Jul 15»
2
Sacristan retires after many happy years in Westport
On Friday last, Pat retired from his position as Sacristan in St Mary's Church in Westport after giving almost 30 years dedicated and loyal service to the parish ... «Mayo News, Mar 15»
3
That all might hear the Gospel and live
And I resigned my position as sacristan and eucharistic minister. Recognizing the difficulty of the situation, my pastor sat with me for about an hour and ... «National Catholic Reporter, Feb 15»
4
Jose Sacristan, premio honorifico de la Union de Actores
José Sacristán recogerá el 9 de marzo el premio Toda una Vida de la Unión de Actores, en reconocimiento a más de 50 años de trayectoria profesional en el ... «Diario de Navarra, Feb 15»
5
Barcelona changing B team managers was crucial due to transfer ban
Barça B manager Eusebio Sacristan was unable to find the consistency necessary to box his own way out of a corner. The former midfielder, who was a member ... «ESPN FC, Feb 15»
6
Barcelona sack B-Team manager Eusebio Sacristan
Sacristan was an assistant to Frank Rijkaard in the first team when the Dutchman started as manager in 2003. 'The club wishes to thank him for everything he ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
7
Mexico bourse names Ruiz Sacristan as new president of board
... CITY Dec 1 Shareholders in the Mexican Stock Exchange voted on Monday to name banker Jaime Ruiz Sacristan as new president of board, effective Jan. «Reuters, Dec 14»
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Limerick sacristan receives papal recognition
Mrs Moore A SACRISTAN in Boher Church was honoured for her lengthy service to the community with the presentation of a special honour awarded by Pope ... «Limerick Post, Nov 14»
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Sacristan Declan Hanratty on 10th day of fast in protest at his church …
Sacristan Declan Hanratty is on the 10th day of a fast to protest against the threatened closure of his Dominican church. St Magdalen's, in Drogheda, may have ... «BBC News, Sep 14»
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Sacristan goes on hunger strike
Dominican Church sacristan Declan Hanratty who has gone on hunger strike at the church in a Open Gallery 1 Dominican Church sacristan Declan Hanratty ... «Drogheda Independent, Sep 14»

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