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Friar - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Abbot, Ascetic, Brother, Celibate, Cenobite, Hermit, Mendicant, Monastic, Monk, Palmer, Pilgrim, Prior, Religious |
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A friar is a member of a religious order of men.
This term is particularly appropriate for members of the four mendicant orders: Augustinians, Carmelites, Dominicans and Franciscans.
Its etymology is from Old French frere (brother) which in turn comes from Latin frater.
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Example Usage of Friar |
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Nicolaylay: Friår nå? Please? |
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JoshMia: @Jerhamaecole i support you in anyway! even if you look like the padre Friar! |
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