canons regular

American  

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

Their rule is that of the canons regular of St. Austin.

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

The women lived according to the Benedictine rule as interpreted by the Cistercians; the men according to the rule of St Augustine, and were canons regular.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

So with the very numerous houses of canons regular up and down the land.

From The Coming of the Friars by Jessopp, Augustus

It was for canons regular of the order of St. Augustine.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 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