Mönch — meaning in English
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English meaning
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friar
noun A man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.
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monk
noun A man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.
Senses
Mönch is used for these senses in English:
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friar
A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).
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wether
A castrated goat.
