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monk: see monasticism monasticism , form of religious life, usually conducted in a community under a common rule. Monastic life is bound by ascetical practices expressed typically in the vows of celibacy, poverty, and obedience, called the evangelical counsels.
..... Click the link for more information. . monk 1. a male member of a religious community bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience 2. a fancy pigeon having a bald pate and often large feathered feet Monk Thelonious (Sphere) . 1920--82, US jazz pianist and composer Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Libertarian ideas, he thought, were like a delicate candle flame ever threatening to gutter; they could only be tended to monkishly by a tiny and obscure remnant. |
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