canons regular
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of canons regular
Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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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
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 MacCaffrey, James
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 Butler, Alban
The priory was dedicated to God and the Virgin, and was inhabited by a fraternity of canons regular of St. Augustine.
From Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey by Irving, Washington
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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