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Mona

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(μόνη ) is a term applied to females who assumed the monastic life. The common name applied to female recluses is nunas, from nonna; Gr. νάννη, aunt. (See NUNS).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mona'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/mona.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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