Servite

[ sur-vahyt ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a member of an order of mendicant friars, founded in Florence in 1233, engaged in fostering devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Servite¹

From the Medieval Latin word Servītēs, dating back to 1540–50. See serve, -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Servite has players 6-9 and 6-11 from Senegal who become eligible Dec. 27.

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Santa Margarita’s 44-8 win over Servite adds to uncertainty whether the Eagles will make it with a 4-6 record or Servite with a 6-4 record but four consecutive Trinity League defeats.

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As of Friday night, Santa Margarita had passed Servite into the No. 7 position, with Sierra Canyon No. 8 and Servite No. 9.

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Servite at Trabuco Hills, 7 p.m.

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Another coach whose team has played both schools, Servite’s Chris Reinert, said, “I would have told you last year Mater Dei was significantly better and St. John Bosco beat them 28-0. They’re both top of the class. It’s one of those games no one is going in with a decided advantage. It’s whichever team can execute better.”

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