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Bikunis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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are a class of nuns in Japan, who wander about with their heads shaved, begging alms. They are in general very profligate in their manners.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bikunis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bikunis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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