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COENOBITE, n. A man who piously shuts himself up to meditate upon the … — The Devil's Dictionary

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The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

COENOBITE, n. A man who piously shuts himself up to meditate upon the sin of wickedness; and to keep it fresh in his mind joins a brotherhood of awful examples.

Place: ¶272
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