subcinctorium

sub·cinc·to·ri·um

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Definition of subcinctorium word

noun plural subcinctorium an embroidered silk vestment resembling, but somewhat broader than, a maniple, worn by the pope on solemn occasions. 1

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

1680-90; < Late Latin subcinctōrium, succinctōrium, equivalent to sub- or suc- sub- + cing(ere) to gird + -tōrium -tory2; see -ium

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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