Premonstratensian
in Church history, Norbertines; an order of regular canons, founded by St. Norbert, in 1119.
The rule was that of St. Austin, and their founder imposed upon his subjects the authority of their ministers, is deperpetual fasting and entire abstinence from meat. The order flourished greatly, and at one time, according to Hélot, there were more than 1,000 abbeys.