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anchorite a person who lives in seclusion, esp a religious recluse; hermit anchorite [′aŋ·kə‚rīt] (petrology) A variety of diorite having nodules of mafic minerals and veins of felsic minerals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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420), a collection of
biographical sketches of the author's anchoritic friends and an
important source for the history of monasticism. They
were a tough flock of nuns, those Spanish Carmelites; under 30 layers of
black wool beat anchoritic hearts, but they knew when they were beaten. |
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