custode

A container in which a sacred object is kept; a pyx.

Noun obsolete, uncommon

  1. A container in which a sacred object is kept; a pyx.

Origin

From French custode (“pyx”), from Medieval Latin custōdia. Doublet of custody.

Forms

custodes

Noun obsolete

  1. A custodian.

Origin

From French custode m (“custodian”) or Italian custode, in any case from Latin custōdem.

Forms

custodes