'Silentiary' definitions:
Definition of 'Silentiary'
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Silentiary \Si*len"ti*a*ry\ (s[-i]*l[e^]n"sh[i^]*[asl]*r[y^]),
n. [L. silentiarius: cf. F. silenciaire. See Silence.]
One appointed to keep silence and order in court; also, one
sworn not to divulge secrets of state.
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