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Lorettine
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What's The Definition Of Lorettine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lorettine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lorettine: See Also | Lorettine In Webster's Dictionary \Lo`ret*tine"\, n. (R. C. Ch.)
One of a order of nuns founded in 1812 at Loretto, in
Kentucky. The members of the order (called also {Sisters of
Loretto}, or {Friends of Mary at the Foot of the Cross})
devote themselves to the cause of education and the care of
destitute orphans, their labors being chiefly confined to the
Western United States.
\Lo`ret*tine"\, n. [From Loreto in Italy.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) One of an order of nuns founded in 1812 at Loretto, in Kentucky. The members of the order (called also Sisters of Loretto, or Friends of Mary at the Foot of the Cross) devote themselves to the cause of education and the care of destitute orphans, their labors being chiefly confined to the western United States. (b) A Loreto nun. |
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