San-benito, n.

(sān′bā-nē′to), n. [It. sambenito, Sp. & Pg. sambenito, contracted from saco benito, It. sacco benedetto, Lat. saccus benedictus.] A robe painted with hideous figures, worn by persons condemned by the Inquisition; also, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church.