| 释义 |
si·len·ti·ary
\sīˈlenchēˌerē\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Latin silentiarius slave charged with maintaining silence among the domestic staff, from silentium silence + -arius -ary
1. : an advocate of silence especially as a religious observance
2. : one of various court officials of the later Roman Empire sworn not to divulge secrets of state
3. : one appointed to keep silence and order (as in a court of law or a public assembly) |