by oneself, alone → monk 1 realization Unique
ACCEPTED Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Church Slavonic
lexeme инокъ
meaning 1 lonely person Аще убо он и инок есть, но боимся его. 15 в.
Although he is alone we are afraid of him.
direction →
meaning 2 monk Инок наречеться, понеже един беседует к богу день и нощь. 12-14 вв.
He will be called a monk because he talks to God alone day and night.
reference SRJa XI-XVII: 6: 240
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