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PREMONSTRATENSIANS

\pɹɪmənstɹˈe͡ɪtnsi͡ənz], \pɹɪmənstɹˈe‍ɪtnsi‍ənz], \p_ɹ_ɪ_m_ə_n_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_n_s_iə_n_z]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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Regular canons, instituted 1120, by St. Norbert (whence also called Norbertines), at Premonstratum [L. , pointed out, it was said, by the Virgin], in Picardy. They were also called White Canons, from the colour of their dress.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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