Definition of Sanctus

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Sanc·tus    (sngkts) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. Sanc·tus·es

1. 1. A hymn of praise sung at the end of the Preface in many Eucharistic liturgies.
   2. A hymn of praise that is the last item of the Preface of the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Mass.
2. A musical setting for either of these hymns of praise.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Late Latin Snctus, from Latin snctus, holy (from the first word of the hymn) ; see sanctify

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