| Word | odour of sanctity |
|---|---|
| Description | a state of holiness sanctimoniousness - derogatory This expression is a translation of the French idiom odeur de sainteté. It refers to a sweet or balsamic odour which was reputedly emitted by the bodies of saints at or after death and which was regarded as evidence of their sanctity. a state of holiness sanctimoniousness - derogatory This expression is a translation of the French idiom odeur de sainteté. It refers to a sweet or balsamic odour which was reputedly emitted by the bodies of saints at or after death and which was re |
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