8. They had their meeting-houses.
9. They had a common sheet.
10. They had jus sodalitii, the laws, rights, and duties of the members.
11. They admitted members on oath.
12. They supported their poor.
13. The members had to pay contributions and subscriptions.
14. They buried their dead publicly.
15. Each had its day of celebration or feast.
ANGLO-SAXON NUNS
Prudentius MS., 24199 (11th cent.).