
English word monk comes from Latin monachus (monk), which in turn comes from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós - single, alone) which probably ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *mey- (small)
*mey- (Proto-Indo-European)
Small.
μόνος (Ancient Greek)
Alone.
μοναχός (Ancient Greek)
Single, solitary.
monachus (Latin)
(Medieval Latin) monk (male member of a religious community).
monachus (Late Latin)
monk
munuc (Old English)
Monk.
monk (Middle English)
Monk.
monk (English)
To act like a monk; especially to be contemplative.. To be a monk.. To be attached in a way that sticks out.. To be intoxicated or confused.. To monkey or meddle; to behave in a manner that is not systematic. (printing) A blotch or spot of ink on a printed page, caused by the ink not being properly distributed; distinguished from a friar, or white spot caused by a deficiency of ink.. (slang) [...]