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Trappist - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Trappist : (noun)
1: member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of
silence [syn: Trappist, Cistercian]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Trappist : \Trap"pist\, n. [F. trappiste.] (R. C. Ch.)
A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which
was established by Armand de Ranc['e] in 1660 at the
monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity
characterizes their discipline. They were introduced
permanently into the United States in 1848, and have
monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Trappist, KY
Zip code(s): 40051
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Trappist |
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thepietruck: Come have some pies n fries Oakland! Last night. We're at 8th and broadway across from the Trappist |
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fonebone37: Heading to The Trappist to wish @thepietruck good luck in new ventures. |
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DigJamMarasigan: At Abbey in DeLand enjoying Westmalle Trappist Ale while Rainka enjoys Belzebuth which as has 13% alcohol volume, that a boy! |
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