Definitions for custodes

custodes cus·to·des

Spelling: [kuh-stoh-deez; Latin koo s-toh-des]
IPA: /kʌˈstoʊ diz; Latin kʊsˈtoʊ dɛs/

Custodes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 263 anagrams from letters in custodes (cdeosstu).

Definitions for custodes

noun

  1. plural of custos.
  2. (italics) Latin. a custodian.
  3. a superior in the Franciscan order.

Origin of custodes

1425-75; late Middle English Medieval Latin

Examples for custodes

For mention of custodes in other dioceses, see Cookhill , Reg.

With these cases compare the appointment of custodes to the worldly Prioress of Easebourne in 1441.

In those days they were called 'custodes,' chiefly I am afraid because they kept the rods.

Therefore you are custodes utriusque tabul, and must bend the force of all your government to the saving of the people's souls.

Word Value for custodes
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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