Cloisterer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One belonging to, or living in, a cloister; a recluse.

Etymology

From Middle English cloystrer, cloysterer, from Old French cloistrier; equivalent to cloister + -er; compare Old French cloistier.

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