starets
Americannoun
plural
startsyEtymology
Origin of starets
1915–20; < Russian stárets elder, derivative of stáryǐ old
Example Sentences
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“Well, the starets tells him about the Jesus Prayer first of all. ‘
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
“Do you want to hear what the special method of praying was that the starets told him about?” she asked.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
In general all this time he lived not by his own will but by that of the starets, and in this obedience he found a special tranquillity.
From Father Sergius by Maude, Louise Shanks
He wished to refuse but the starets ordered him to accept the appointment.
From Father Sergius by Maude, Louise Shanks
All possibility of doubt about anything was silenced by obedience to the starets.
From Father Sergius by Maude, Louise Shanks
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