What does monkery mean?
Definitions for monkery
ˈmʌŋ kə rimonke·ry
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Wiktionary
monkerynoun
the practices of monks; the way of life, behavior, etc. characteristic of monks; monastic life
monkerynoun
monasticism
monkerynoun
a monastery
monkerynoun
monks, considered as a group. (cf clergy, laity)
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Monkerynoun
The monastick life.
Etymology: from monk.
Neither do I meddle with their evangelical perfection of vows, nor the dangerous servitude of their rash and impotent votaries, nor the inconveniences of their monkery. Joseph Hall.
Webster Dictionary
Monkerynoun
the life of monks; monastic life; monastic usage or customs; -- now usually applied by way of reproach
Monkerynoun
a collective body of monks
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of monkery in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of monkery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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