First Known Use: 1587
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monachal
adjective mon·a·chal \ˈmä-ni-kəl\
Definition of MONACHAL
: monastic
— mon·a·chism \ˈmä-nə-ˌki-zəm\ noun
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Origin of MONACHAL
Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin monachalis, from monachus monk — more at monk
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