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CARTHUSIAN

\kɑːθjˈuːzɪən], \kɑːθjˈuːzɪən], \k_ɑː_θ_j_ˈuː_z_ɪ__ə_n]\

Definitions of CARTHUSIAN

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Pertaining to the Carthusian.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Pertaining to the Carthusian.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

One of an order of monks, so called from Chartreuse, the place of their institution.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One of an order of monks, named from Chartreux in France.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One of a religious order named from Chartreux, in France, famed for their austerities.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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