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
Twenty miles by rail W. S. W. of the town is situated Csorna, a village with a Premonstratensian abbey, whose archives contain numerous valuable historical documents.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
The only other houses as old as Robertsbridge are those of Otham and Dureford, houses of Premonstratensian Canons, neither in the heart of the Weald, and both dating from the twelfth century.
From England of My Heart : Spring by Hutton, Edward
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
In these days there came two Premonstratensian friars to Damme with indulgences for sale.
From The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere by Coster, Charles Th?odore Henri de
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