Nunship

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The position or role of a nun. uncountable

    "If any one saith that matrimony contracted but not consummated is not dissolved by the solemn profession of religion (monkship or nunship) of one of the parties, let him be anathema."

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"If any one saith that matrimony contracted but not consummated is not dissolved by the solemn profession of religion (monkship or nunship) of one of the parties, let him be anathema."

Etymology

From nun + -ship.

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