Monkship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monkship is a noun meaning The position or role of a monk.
Meaning
The position or role of a monk.
Example Sentences
On the other hand, the phoongyees or the monks depending on their years of monkship and status with, were embalmed and kept much longer.
If any one saith that matrimony contracted but not consummated is not dissolved by the solemn profession of religion (monkship or nunship) of one of the parties, let him be anathema.
Word Forms
- monkships
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include churchship, abbotship, obedience, servantship, ministryship, mandarinship.
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