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Trappist [trap-ist] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- Roman Catholic Church. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order, observing the austere reformed rule established at La Trappe in 1664.
adjective
- of or relating to the Trappists.
Origin of Trappist First recorded in 1805–15, Trappist is from the French word trappiste, based on the name of the monastery. See La Trappe, -ist Examples from the Web for trappist Contemporary Examples of trappist
In the decade after the war, he joined a Trappist monastery, but was forced to leave after contracting tuberculosis.
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Historical Examples of trappist
And the Trappist left quietly, while Durtal remained thinking.
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
The Trappist remained silent, and did not assist him at all.
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
I learnt from the monk that he was a Trappist, and that he was making a penitential tour.
George Sand
Since the Trappist’s visit, the chevalier had entered, as it were, upon a fresh term of life.
George Sand
The result of this incident was a fresh triumph for the Trappist.
George Sand
British Dictionary definitions for trappist Trappist noun
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- a member of a branch of the Cistercian order of Christian monks, the Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance which originated at La Trappe in France in 1664. They are noted for their rule of silence
- (as modifier)a Trappist monk
Word Origin and History for trappist Trappist n.
1814, from French trappiste, Cistercian monk of reformed order established 1664 by abbot De Rancé of La Trappe in Normandy.