Category:Nun

Nun, n. Etym: [oe. nunne, as. nunne, fr. L. nonna nun, nonnus monk; Cf. Gr. Nunnery.]

1. A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under The three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They holy time is quiet as a nun breathless with adoration. Wordsworth.

2. (zoöl.)Nun (a) a white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers Covering the head. (b) the smew. (c) the european blue titmouse. Gray nuns (r. C. Ch.), the members of A religious order established in montreal in 1745, whence branches Were introduced into the united states in 1853; -- so called from the Color or their robe, and known in religion as sisters of charity of Montreal. -- nun buoy. See under buoy.

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Nun - Beyond the fact that he was the father of Joshua nothing more is known of him (Exodus 33:11).