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noun
A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A garment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by those who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for the auto da fe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
From Spanish sambenito, from its resemblance in shape to the garment of the order of Saint Benedict (San Benito in Spanish).
