1monkery — noun (plural eries) Date: circa 1536 1. monastic life or practice ; monasticism 2. a monastic house ; monastery …
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2monkery — ˈməŋkərē, ri noun ( es) 1. : the state, life, or profession of monks : monasticism 2. : a body or community of monks : monastery 3 …
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