What's the difference between boyar and monkery?

Boyar


Definition:

  • (n.) Alt. of Boyard

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It is leaving it – without all hell breaking lose between rival boyars, and with his personal fortune intact.

Monkery


Definition:

  • (n.) The life of monks; monastic life; monastic usage or customs; -- now usually applied by way of reproach.
  • (n.) A collective body of monks.

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