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Benedict of Nur·si·a (nûrʹshē-ə, -shə), Saint. A.D. 480?-547?.
Italian monk who as founder of the Benedictine order (c. 529) is considered the patriarch of Western monasticism.
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Benedict of Nursia,Saint
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Benedict of Nursia — biographical name Saint circa 480 circa 547 Italian founder of Benedictine order … New Collegiate Dictionary
St. Benedict of Nursia — St. Benedict of Nursia † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Benedict of Nursia Founder of western monasticism, born at Nursia, c. 480; died at Monte Cassino, 543. The only authentic life of Benedict of Nursia is that contained in the second… … Catholic encyclopedia
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Benedict — /ben i dikt/, n. 1. Ruth (Fulton), 1887 1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist. 2. Saint, A.D. 480? 543?, Italian monk: founded Benedictine order. 3. Stanley Rossiter /ros i teuhr/, 1884 1936, U.S. biochemist. 4. a male given name: from a Latin… … Universalium
benedict — /ben i dikt/, n. a newly married man, esp. one who has been long a bachelor. [1820 25; erroneous assimilation of BENEDICK to a more familiar name] * * * (as used in expressions) Arnold Benedict Benedict of Nursia Saint Benedict XII Benedict XIII… … Universalium
