Associations to the word «Monkery»

Wiktionary

MONKERY, noun. (dated) (often pejorative) the practices of monks; the way of life, behavior, etc. characteristic of monks; monastic life
MONKERY, noun. (dated) (pejorative) monasticism
MONKERY, noun. (dated) (often pejorative or humorous) a monastery
MONKERY, noun. (dated) (collectively) monks, considered as a group. (cf clergy, laity)

Wise words

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