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SANCTIMONY

\sˈanktɪmənɪ], \sˈanktɪmənɪ], \s_ˈa_n_k_t_ɪ_m_ə_n_ɪ]\

Definitions of SANCTIMONY

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Pretended or assumed devoutness; show of piety.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A show of holiness; exaggerated solemnity.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. [Latin] Holiness; devoutness; sanctity; especially artificial saintliness; hypocritical devoutness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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