Trappist

[ trap-ist ]

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order, observing the austere reformed rule established at La Trappe in 1664.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Trappists.

Trappist

/ ˈtræpɪst /

noun

1. 1. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order of Christian monks, the Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance which originated at La Trappe in France in 1664. They are noted for their rule of silence
   2. ( as modifier )

      a Trappist monk

Word History and Origins

Origin of Trappist¹

First recorded in 1805–15, Trappist is from the French word trappiste, based on the name of the monastery. See La Trappe, -ist

Example Sentences

In the decade after the war, he joined a Trappist monastery, but was forced to leave after contracting tuberculosis.

From The Daily Beast

The beds are bad even for England, and I never experienced anything more like a trappist's couch.

From Project Gutenberg

They were like evasive Trappist monks, who profess mortification of the flesh, but when it comes to the scratch, don't flog fair.

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The enthusiasm of the bigots reached a climax when the Trappist suddenly stood up in the crowd.

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The real Trappist went away looking very anxious; the other fell asleep, with his elbows on the table.

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Once again, then, I revisited this abhorred manor with the ancient chief of the brigands transformed into a Trappist.

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