Silentiary
Übersetzung von "silentiary" ins Russisch
silentiary
SubstantivUK
/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/
US
/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/
silentiary
silentiaries Pl.
The silentiary was responsible for maintaining silence in the monastery.
Молчальник отвечал за поддержание тишины в монастыре.
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silentiary
SubstantivUK
/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/
US
/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/
A person who is responsible for maintaining silence, especially in a religious or monastic setting.
The silentiary ensured that the monastery remained a place of quiet reflection and prayer.
A person who habitually keeps silent or says little; a reticent individual.
Though surrounded by chatter, Margaret remained a silentiary, speaking only when necessary.
silentiary
AdjektivUK
/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/
US
/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/
Characterized by or inclined to silence; silent or reticent.
The meeting concluded with a silentiary nod rather than a spoken agreement.