sacrist noun. ['sakrɪst, 'seɪ-] L16.
[Old & mod. French sacriste, or medieval Latin sacrista, from Latin sacer sacred + -ista -IST.]
1. A sacristan. L16.

2. In Aberdeen University, either of two college officials, orig. responsible for furnishing the church, later acting as chief porter or mace-bearer. M17.

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