canon

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a measuring line
  • (figuratively) precept, rule, canon
  • a yearly tribute paid to the emperor; (Medieval Latin) a periodic payment
  • (Ecclesiastical Latin) authorized catalog, especially of books of the Bible or of the saints
  • (Ecclesiastical Latin) decree of a church synod
  • (Ecclesiastical Latin) the
  • (Medieval Latin) relic

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κανών (standard, measuring rod).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κανών

Gloss

standard, measuring rod

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