noun
Meaning 1
A mullion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: architecture
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
monial
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UK: /ˈməʊnɪəl/
noun
Meaning 2
A nun, especially one dedicated to an enclosed order.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: Christianity
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History
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French moinel, noun use of moienel (“middle”), from moien.
From Anglo-Norman monyale, Middle French monyalle, or their source, Late Latin monialis.
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