The Collaborative International Dictionary
Monkeries
Monkery \Monk"er*y\, n.; pl. Monkeries.
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The life of monks; monastic life; monastic usage or customs; -- now usually applied by way of reproach.
Miters, and wretched dead medi[ae]val monkeries.
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A collective body of monks. [Obs.]
Though he have a whole monkery to sing for him.
--Latimer.
Usage examples of "monkeries".
Once the Guild had given steady birth to a marmoreal populace which took up residence in the gardens and grottos of the rich, the lamaseries and monkeries of the hills, the municipal prayer booths and public parks.