canon
1[ kan-uhn ]
/ ˈkæn ən /
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English, from Latin, from Greek kanṓn “measuring rod, rule,” akin to kánna “cane”; see origin at cane
synonym study for canon
3-5. See principle.
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Definition for canon (2 of 2)
canon2
[ kan-uhn ]
/ ˈkæn ən /
noun
one of a body of dignitaries or prebendaries attached to a cathedral or a collegiate church; a member of the chapter of a cathedral or a collegiate church.
Roman Catholic Church. one of the members (canons regular ) of certain religious orders.
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British Dictionary definitions for canon (1 of 3)
canon1
/ (ˈkænən) /
noun
Word Origin for canon
Old English, from Latin, from Greek kanōn rule, rod for measuring, standard; related to kanna reed, cane 1
British Dictionary definitions for canon (2 of 3)
canon2
/ (ˈkænən) /
noun
one of several priests on the permanent staff of a cathedral, who are responsible for organizing services, maintaining the fabric, etc
Also called: canon regular RC Church a member of either of two religious orders, the Augustinian or Premonstratensian Canons, living communally as monks but performing clerical duties
Word Origin for canon
C13: from Anglo-French canunie, from Late Latin canonicus one living under a rule, from canon 1
British Dictionary definitions for canon (3 of 3)
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