Etymology

sanbenito

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Today it means: A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church. Full definition →

Spanish sambenito
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromsambenito
  2. English todaysanbenito

From Spanish sambenito, from its resemblance in shape to the garment of the order of Saint Benedict (San Benito in Spanish).

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