canon regular

noun

plural canons regular
: a member of one of several Roman Catholic religious institutes of regular priests living in community under a usually Augustinian rule

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canon regular was in the 14th century

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“Canon regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canon%20regular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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