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(archaic) A place of residence for nuns; a convent. / (slang, obsolete) A brothel.

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nunnery

Source Word

nunnery

archaic obsolete slang

(archaic) A place of residence for nuns; a convent. / (slang, obsolete) A brothel.

Japanese Meaning

修道女の住居、または修道院（古語） / 売春宿（俗語・時代遅れ）

The travelers asked for directions to the old nunnery perched on the hill.

旅人たちは丘の上にある古い修道院への行き方を尋ねた。

Sense（1）

(archaic) A place of residence for nuns; a convent.

Sense（2）

(slang, obsolete) A brothel.

Get thee to a nunnery, why wouldst thou be a breeder of sinners?

nunneries

（ plural ）