Associations to the word «Trappist»

Wiktionary

TRAPPIST, noun. A monk of the order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (a branch of the Cistercians Roman Catholic religious brotherhood that use a particularly strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict).
TRAPPIST, adjective. Of or relating to this monastic order.

Dictionary definition

TRAPPIST, noun. Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence.

Wise words

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