Premonstratensian

Premonstratensian
Premonstratensian Pre*mon`stra*ten"sian, n. [F. pr['e]montr['e], fr. Pr['e]montr['e], fr. L. pratum monstratum.] (R. C. Ch.) One of a religious order of regular canons founded by St. Norbert at Pr['e]montr['e], in France, in 1119. The members of the order are called also {White Canons}, {Norbertines}, and {Premonstrants}. [1913 Webster]

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  • Premonstratensian — [ˌpri:mɒnstrə tɛnsɪən] noun a monk or nun of an order founded at Prémontré in France in 1120. adjective relating to this order. Origin from med. L. Praemonstratensis, from Praemonstratus (lit. foreshown ), the L. name of the abbey of Prémontré,… …   English new terms dictionary

  • Premonstratensian — order of canons derived from the Augustinians, founded in 1121 …   Medieval glossary

  • premonstratensian — pre·mon·stra·ten·sian …   English syllables

  • premonstratensian — adj. & n. hist. adj. of or relating to an order of regular canons founded at Preacutemontreacute in France in 1120, or of the corresponding order of nuns. n. a member of either of these orders. Etymology: med.L Praemonstratensis f. Praemonstratus …   Useful english dictionary

  • Premonstratensian Canons —    Members of the order founded by St norbert in the twelfth century …   Who’s Who in Christianity

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