Premonstratensian

/ (ˌpriːˌmɒnstrəˈtɛnsɪən) /

noun

- a member of a religious order founded at Prémontré in N France in 1120 by St Norbert (about 1080–1134)
- (as modifier): a Premonstratensian canon

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

Words Nearby Premonstratensian

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How to use Premonstratensian in a sentence

St. Norbert was the original founder of the Premonstratensian rule.
Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, No. 33, November 1877 | Various
At the Premonstratensian Abbey of Titchfield the books were stored in a small room, in four cases, each having eight shelves.
Old English Libraries | Ernest Savage
The writer was a monk of the Premonstratensian Order, whose field of labor was at Prenditz.
Makers of Electricity | Brother Potamian
Father Divisch accepted the friendly advice of his superiors and obeyed like a good Premonstratensian monk.
Makers of Electricity | Brother Potamian
The present house of Welbeck was built upon the site of an abbey for Premonstratensian canons, which was begun in 1140.
The Dukeries | R. Murray Gilchrist

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