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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sacrist

/sækrɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does sacrist mean?

noun

A sacrist is a person who is in charge of the vestments and other church furnishings. In some churches, the sacrist is also responsible for the maintenance of the church building.

Example

"The sacrist carefully arranged the altar cloths and vestments for the upcoming service."

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