Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CEL'ES-TINS
CEL'ES-TIN, or CEL'ES-TINECE'LI-AC
CEL'ES-TINS, n.
A religious order, so named from Pope Celestin. They have ninety-six convents in Italy, and twenty-one in France. They rise two hours after midnight to say matins. They eat no flesh except when sick, and fast often. Their habit is a white gown, a capuche, and black scapulary. – Encyc.
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