Nunnery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nunnery is a noun meaning Any convent (religious community) or the buildings thereof.
Meaning
Any convent (religious community) or the buildings thereof.
More Meanings
- (humorous, slang, obsolete) Synonym of brothel.
Example Sentences
To the antipapist Tudors nunnery was a slang term for a brothel.
[To] some one Gentleman generally acquainted, they giue... free priuiledge thenceforward in theyr Nunnery, to procure them frequentance.
Word Forms
- nunneries
Synonyms for nunnery
Depending on context, synonyms include convent, ribat, brothel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convent, monastery, nun, abbey, club, nunhood.
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