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odour of sanctity noun

  /ˌoʊdəɹ‿əv ˈsæŋktɪti/ , /ˌəʊdəɹ‿əv ˈsæŋktɪti/
  • (chiefly, Christianity, historical, especially, Middle Ages) A sweet smell, usually likened to that of flowers, said to be emitted by the bodies of saints during their life, or especially at or after death.
  • (chiefly, humorous, or, ironic) A (supposed) general aura of goodness or virtue.
  • A person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
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