canons regular

American  

[kan-uhnz reg-yuh-ler] / ˈkæn ənz ˈrɛg jə lər /

plural noun

1. Roman Catholic Church canon22

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Etymology

Origin of canons regular

Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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canons regular

This monastery was restored in the reign of Robert Bruce, and became a cell of the abbey of canons regular at Inchaffray.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

In the same year St. Vincent took possession of the priory of St. Lazare placed at his disposal by the canons regular of St. Victor.

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1 by James MacCaffrey

The place is now an abbey of reformed canons regular of St. Austin.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler

The original convent was destroyed by the Northmen, but was re-established by Duke William Longsword as a house of canons regular, which shortly afterwards was converted into a Benedictine monastery.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

Though the usage is not accurate, friars, and also canons regular, are often spoken of as monks and included among the monastic orders.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various