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What's The Definition Of Carthusian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Carthusian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Carthusian: See Also | Carthusian In Webster's Dictionary \Car*thu"sian\, n. [LL. Cartusianus, Cartusiensis,
from the town of Chartreuse, in France.] (Eccl. Hist.)
A member of an exceeding austere religious order, founded at
Chartreuse in France by St. Bruno, in the year 1086.
\Car*thu"sian\, a. Pertaining to the Carthusian. |
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