ESPIÈGLE
\ɛspˈɪɡə͡l], \ɛspˈɪɡəl], \ɛ_s_p_ˈɪ_ɡ_əl]\
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es-pi-[=a]'gl, adj. roguish, frolicsome.--n. ESPIÈG'LERIE, raillery: frolicsomeness. [Fr.]
By Thomas Davidson
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premonstratensians
- Regular instituted 1120, St. Norbert (whence Norbertines), at Premonstratum [L. , pointed out, it was said, by the Virgin], in Picardy. They were also called White Canons, from colour of their dress.