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Etymology of the French word cloistre

the Old French word cloistre
derived from the Latin word claustrum (barrier; bolt; key; monastery, cloister)
derived from the Latin word claudere (close, shut, block up; limp, stumble, falter)

Derivations in other languages

English cloister

Usage

Word found in Old French



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