shaveling Antonyms
Meaning of shaveling
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shaveling (n.)
A man shaved; hence, a monk, or other religious; -- used in contempt.
shaveling Sentence Examples
- The shaveling monk's gentle demeanor belied his years of rigorous training.
- The abbot chastised the unruly shaveling for his disrespectful behavior.
- The walls of the monastery echoed with the chanting of the shavelings' prayers.
- The novice shaveling eagerly absorbed the wisdom of his elder mentors.
- The young shaveling's heart raced with anticipation as he approached the altar for his initiation.
- The shaveling's vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience were tested during the grueling winter.
- The shaveling's simple robes hid a fierce determination to serve God.
- The shaveling's humble request for alms was met with compassion by the townsfolk.
- The shaveling's eloquent sermons inspired the congregation with hope and faith.
- The shaveling's life of service had earned him the respect and admiration of his community.
FAQs About the word shaveling
A man shaved; hence, a monk, or other religious; -- used in contempt.
teenager,boy, kid, boychik,callant, lad, laddie, toddler, adolescent, boychick
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The shaveling monk's gentle demeanor belied his years of rigorous training.
The abbot chastised the unruly shaveling for his disrespectful behavior.
The walls of the monastery echoed with the chanting of the shavelings' prayers.
The novice shaveling eagerly absorbed the wisdom of his elder mentors.
