CARTHUSIAN

Carthusian

(adjective) of or relating to the Carthusian order

Carthusian

(noun) a member of the Carthusian order

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Car*thu"sian, n. Etym: [LL. Cartusianus, Cartusiensis, from the town of Chartreuse, in France.] (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: A member of an exceeding austere religious order, founded at Chartreuse in France by St. Bruno, in the year 1086.

Car*thu"sian, a.

Definition: Pertaining to the Carthusian.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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