canons regular
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of canons regular
Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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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
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
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.
Having adored the Blessed Sacrament, and venerated the relics of the Virgin Martyr, he entered the neighboring convent of canons regular of St. John Lateran, where a suitable repast awaited the august visitor.
From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell
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
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