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Webster 1913 Edition


Monkish

Monk′ish

,
Adj.
Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic;
as,
monkish
manners;
monkish
dress;
monkish
solitude.
Monk′ish-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Monkish

MONKISH

,
Adj.
Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.

Definition 2024


monkish

monkish

English

Adjective

monkish

  1. Pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism.
  2. Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

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