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Definition: CLOISTRESS

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A nun.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Cloistress" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1600. (references)

Note: Cloistress \Clois"tress\, noun. A nun. [Rare]. (references)

Specialty Definition: CLOISTRESS

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] A nun; a woman who has vowed religious retirement. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Definition: CLOISTRESS

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A nun.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "CLOISTRESS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1600. (references)

Note: Cloistress \Clois"tress\, noun. A nun. [Rare]. (references)

Specialty Definition: CLOISTRESS

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Noun] A nun; a woman who has vowed religious retirement. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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