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nunnery

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nun⋅ner⋅y

  [nuhn-uh-ree]
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–noun, plural -ner⋅ies.
a building or group of buildings for nuns; convent.
Origin:
1225–75; ME nonnerie. See nun 1 , -ery
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Me a nun? Maybe
Search Catholic communities Info on sisters, nuns, convent life
www.vocation-network.org
Vocation as a Nun
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bonsecoursvocations.org
nun·ner·y   (nŭn'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. nun·ner·ies
A convent of nuns.
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