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Webster 1913 Edition
Benedictine
Benˊe-dic′tine
,Adj.
Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
Benˊe-dic′tine
,Noun.
(Eccl. Hist.)
One of a famous order of monks, established by St. Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century. This order was introduced into the United States in 1846.
☞ The Benedictines wear black clothing, and are sometimes called Black Monks. The name Black Fr[GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK]rs which belongs to the Dominicans, is also sometimes applied to the Benedictines.
Webster 1828 Edition
Benedictine
BENEDIC'TINE
,Adj.