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