Etymology

accensor

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Today it means: One of the functionaries who light and trim the tapers. Full definition →

Ecclesiastical Latin accēnsor
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  1. Ecclesiastical Latin · borrowed fromaccēnsor
  2. English todayaccensor

Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin accēnsor, from accendō (“light, kindle”) + -tor (agent noun suffix). Compare accend.

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