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Maurist
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What's The Definition Of Maurist?Synonyms | Synonyms for Maurist: Related Terms | Find terms related to Maurist: See Also | Maurist In Webster's Dictionary \Maur"ist\, n. [From Maurus, the favorite disciple of
St. Benedict.]
A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of
the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of
the seventeenth century. The Maurists have been distinguished
for their interest in literature.
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