monkery noun. ['mʌŋkǝri] Chiefly derog. E16.
[from MONK noun¹ + -ERY.]
1. A body or community of monks; a monastery. Also, monks collectively; the monks of a particular place. E16.

2. The state, condition, or profession of monks; monastic life, monasticism. M16.

3. In pl. Monkish practices, appurtenances, or paraphernalia. E17.

4. Conduct or practice characteristic of or attributed to (esp. medieval) monks; a monastic way of life marked by corruption and other abuses. M17.

5. The way of life of a tramp; a district frequented by tramps. arch. slang. L18.

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