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Sanctum sanctorum

noun
1.
A place of inviolable privacy.  Synonym: sanctum.
2.
(Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.  Synonym: holy of holies.






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"Sanctum sanctorum" Quotes from Famous Books



... Horace Barton had got over that sort of thing, for after returning from the Suddur Aydowlett, he would seek the quiet of his sanctum sanctorum, and with his Hooka and iced Sherbet, would regale himself until the dressing bell rang for dinner, after which he would entertain Arthur with stories of the Pindaree War, the suppression of Thuygee, and relate wonderful feats ...
— Vellenaux - A Novel • Edmund William Forrest

... what you call the minister's private house, the sanctum sanctorum, whither our statesman retires far from the sound of the profane," said Dr. Baleinier, with a smile. "Pray come in!" and he pushed open the door of a ...
— The Wandering Jew, Complete • Eugene Sue

... her general's sash boldly torn from her by the valiant General ——-, who also signed her passport, with an order for her to leave the republic. However, she was again restored to her honours, and still retains her treasurers, her camarista, and sanctum sanctorum. ...
— Life in Mexico • Frances Calderon de la Barca



Words linked to "Sanctum sanctorum" :   tabernacle, sanctuary, retreat, Judaism



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