Sanbenito \San`be*ni"to\, n. [Sp. & Pg. sambenito, contr. from
L. saccus sack + benedictus blessed.]
1. Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being
reconciled to the church.
[1913 Webster]
2. A garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames,
figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined
by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment
at the auto-da-f['e].
[1913 Webster] Sance-bell