Meaning
A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Inherited from Old English legat(e), from Old French legat, from Latin lēgātus, substantivized from the perfect passive participle of lēgō (“to bequeath, send as envoy”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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