monachal

adjective

mon·​a·​chal ˈmä-ni-kəl How to pronounce monachal (audio)
monachism noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin monachalis, from monachus monk — more at monk

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monachal was in 1607

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“Monachal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monachal. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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