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1. (n.) sanbenito
a yellow garment worn by a penitent heretic.
2. sanbenito
a black garment worn by an impenitent heretic at an auto-da-fé.
Etymology: (1550–60; < Sp, after San Benito Saint Benedict)
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1. (noun) sanbenito
anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church
2. (noun) sanbenito
a garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment at the auto-da-fe
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