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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of the Gilbertine Order, an English religious order founded around 1130 in Sempringham, Lincolnshire.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to this order. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

benedictinedominicanfranciscanjesuit

Etymology

From Gilbert + -ine. Named after Gilbert of Sempringham (c. 1085 – 1189), who founded the order.

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