Premonstrant

[pri:'mɔnstrənt]

Definition

(n.) A Premonstratensian.

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Definition

n. a member of an order of regular canons founded by St Norbert in 1119 at a place in the forest of Coucy (near Laon in the dep. of Aisne) pointed out in a vision and thence called Pré–™ontr?(L. Pratum monstratum=the meadow pointed out)—called also Norbertines and in England from their habit White Canons.—Also Premonstraten′sian (n. and adj.).

Typist: Rodger