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accensor

|ac-cen-sor|

C2

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/ækˈsɛnsər/

🇬🇧

/ækˈsɛnsə/

one who kindles

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accensor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accensor', where 'accendere' meant 'to kindle or set on fire'.

Historical Evolution

'accensor' changed from the Latin word 'accensor' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who kindles or sets on fire', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who lights or kindles a fire, especially in a religious or ceremonial context.

The accensor lit the candles before the ceremony began.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/12 12:06