canons regular
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of canons regular
Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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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
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
They ruined the orders who were permitted to hold worldly possessions, namely, monks, canons regular, nuns, and Brethren of the Cross, etc .
From Irish Race in the Past and the Present by Thebaud, Augustus J.
At the age of eight he entered along with his widowed father the neighbouring priory of canons regular at Villard-Beno�t, where he was ordained deacon at nineteen.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
At first it had been but a congregation of canons regular and had worn the canons’ black cassock with white linen rochet.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
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