Szentusz

Szentusz is a term that appears in Hungarian-language contexts as a compound formed from szent (holy) and tusz (ink). It is not a standard dictionary entry and has no widely established definition in reference works. When it is encountered, it is usually interpreted as a poetic or figurative expression meaning sacred ink rather than a technical term in ink production or manuscript studies.

Etymology and usage

The phrase derives from szent and tusz, and its appearance is typically literary rather than technical. Because szentusz is not a fixed term, occurrences are uncommon and tend to be stylistic. In discussions about religious manuscripts, it may be used to evoke the idea of ink reserved for holy texts, but it does not correspond to a specific historical recipe or category of ink.

Modern uses

In contemporary contexts, szentusz has occasionally been adopted as a brand name for archival or calligraphy inks by small vendors. In such cases, the term functions as marketing language rather than a designation with established scholarly or historical weight.

Other notes

Szentusz may also arise as a rare surname or proper name in some contexts, though there are no widely documented figures or places universally associated with the name. Given its lack of a fixed meaning, the precise sense of szentusz is usually determined by the surrounding text or by the author’s intention.