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monkishly
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monkishly — See monkish. * * * … Universalium
monkishly — adverb In a monkish way … Wiktionary
monkishly — mʌŋkɪʃlɪ adv. in a monkish manner (derogatory) … English contemporary dictionary
monkishly — adverb see monkish * * * monkˈishly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑monk … Useful english dictionary
monkish — monkishly, adv. monkishness, n. /mung kish/, adj. of, pertaining to, or resembling a monk: a monkish manner. [1540 50; MONK + ISH1] * * * … Universalium
monkishness — See monkishly. * * * … Universalium
monkish — (adj.) pertaining to a monk, 1540s, from MONK (Cf. monk) (n.) + ISH (Cf. ish). Related: Monkishly; monkishness … Etymology dictionary
monk — noun a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Derivatives monkish adjective monkishly adverb monkishness noun Origin OE munuc, based on Gk monakhos solitary , from monos alone … English new terms dictionary
monkish — /ˈmʌŋkɪʃ/ (say mungkish) adjective 1. of or relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a monk. 2. restricted in outlook and experience; reclusive. {monk + ish1} –monkishly, adverb –monkishness, noun …
monkish — [muŋ′kish] adj. of or typical of a monk: a hostile term monkishly adv … English World dictionary
