Premonstratensian
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Premonstratensian
C17: from Medieval Latin ( locus ) praemonstrātus the place foreshown, because it was said to have been prophetically pointed out by St Norbert
Example Sentences
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The Rule of St Augustine was supplemented by a body of regulations, adopted mostly from those of the Premonstratensian canons.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
Dale Abbey, near Derby, was founded early in the 13th century for the Premonstratensian order.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various
His order received papal approbation in 1126, and thereafter it spread rapidly throughout Europe; two hundred years later there were no less than seventeen hundred Norbertine or Premonstratensian monasteries.
From Historia Calamitatum by Abelard, Peter
When he disobeyed he was summoned before Bishop Conrad, who examined him for three days and sentenced him to return to his Premonstratensian monastery, and ordered the nuns to elect another provost.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles
Stern Premonstratensian canons wanted no congregations, and cared for no possessions; therefore they built their church like a long room.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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