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This document discusses whether medieval monks actually spoke Latin on a daily basis. While Latin was central to monastic life through liturgy, teaching, and scripture, the reality of linguistic practices likely varied depending on context and over time. Monks had the theoretical ability to speak exclusively in Latin within the cloister, separated from the vernacular-speaking laity. However, factors like the local recruitment of novices as well as servants within monasteries who did not speak Latin required
- Author
- Marcela Andrade
- Language
- EN