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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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| A corruption of sa’cristan, an official who has charge of the sacra, or things attached to a specific church, such as vestments, cushions, books, boxes, tools, vessels, and so on. | 1 |
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