STUPEFACIENT
\stjˈuːpɪfˌe͡ɪʃənt], \stjˈuːpɪfˌeɪʃənt], \s_t_j_ˈuː_p_ɪ_f_ˌeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_t]\
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By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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n. Any thing producing stupefaction or insensibility ; narcotic; opiate:-also written stupefactive.
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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.