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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)

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*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) [...]

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