MONASTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

monastically (comparative more monastically, superlative most monastically)

In a monastic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*nas"tic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a monastic manner.

MONASTIC

Mo*nas"tic, n.

Definition: A monk.

Mo*nas"tic, Mo*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. monastique. See Monastery.]

1. Of or pertaining to monasteries, or to their occupants, rules, etc., as, monastic institutions or rules.

2. Secluded from temporal concerns and devoted to religion; recluse. "A life monastic." Denham.

MONASTICAL

Mo*nas"tic, Mo*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. monastique. See Monastery.]

1. Of or pertaining to monasteries, or to their occupants, rules, etc., as, monastic institutions or rules.

2. Secluded from temporal concerns and devoted to religion; recluse. "A life monastic." Denham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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