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odor of sanctity

Definition of odor of sanctity

1 : a fragrance held to proceed from the person, clothing, or domicile of a saint during life or after death died in the odor of sanctity and … was canonized— Charles Speroni
2a : an appearance of or reputation for goodness and righteousness the odor of sanctity that seemed to cling about his every utterance— Kenneth Roberts

History and Etymology for odor of sanctity

translation of Medieval Latin odor sanctitatis

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