NUN


Meaning of NUN in English

I. ˈnən noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nunne, from Late Latin nonna

Date: before 12th century

: a woman belonging to a religious order ; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

• nun·like -ˌlīk adjective

II. ˈnu̇n noun

Etymology: Hebrew nūn

Date: circa 1567

: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see alphabet table

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