caloyer

American  

[kal-uh-yer, kuh-loi-er] / ˈkæl ə yər, kəˈlɔɪ ər /

noun

1. a monk of the Eastern Church.

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caloyer British  

/ ˈkælɔɪə /

noun

1. a monk of the Greek Orthodox Church, esp of the Basilian Order

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Etymology

Origin of caloyer

1605–15; < Middle French caloyer < Modern Greek kalógēros venerable, equivalent to kaló ( s ) beautiful + -gēros old ( gêr ( as ) old age + -os adj. suffix)

Example Sentences

Caloyer, ka-loi′ėr, n. a Greek monk, esp. of the order of St Basil.

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May I add that, perhaps, you'll be induced to turn caloyer yourself some day or other.

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"Anyhow," added another caloyer, "we have time to administer the Holy Sacrament and prepare him for heaven."

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I am sorry," said the old caloyer, turning towards his guests, "but I have to dismiss you now; the bell you have just heard summons us to vecernjca.

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"Still," quoth the good caloyer, "we shall take great care of him, and to-morrow morning you can come as early as you like."

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