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Premonstratensian - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Premonstratensian : \Pre*mon`stra*ten"sian\, n. [F.
pr['e]montr['e], fr. Pr['e]montr['e], fr. L. pratum
monstratum.] (R. C. Ch.)
One of a religious order of regular canons founded by St.
Norbert at Pr['e]montr['e], in France, in 1119. The members
of the order are called also White Canons, Norbertines,
and Premonstrants.
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