Brigittine

noun

Brig·​it·​tine
ˈbrijə̇ˌtēn
variants or Bridgettine
plural -s
: a member of a religious order founded in Sweden about 1344

Word History

Etymology

after St. Brigit or Bridget †1373 Swedish nun and mystic, its founder

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“Brigittine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brigittine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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