hegumen
/hi-gyoo-muhn/US // hɪˈgyu mən //UK // (hɪˈɡjuːmɛn) //
巨人,巨人族
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Eastern Church.
- : the head of a monastery.
Examples
The Hegumen followed next, and because of his age and infirmities a young man carried the torch for him.
In the colloquy overheard by him the chief speaker described himself a son of the Hegumen of the St. James'.
"There are five questions dividing the two parties," the Hegumen continued, when the paroxysm of hate was passed.
Again, the gaunt fingers of the Hegumen worked nervously, while his eyes averted themselves.
"The request is timely—most timely," the Hegumen replied, without regarding the presence of the newcomer.
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