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Franciscan - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Franciscan : adj : of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order
founded by him; "Franciscan monks" [syn: Franciscan]
(noun)
1: a Roman Catholic friar wearing the gray habit of the
Franciscan order [syn: Franciscan, Gray Friar]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Franciscan : \Fran*cis"can\, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F.
franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.)
Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.
Franciscan Brothers, pious laymen who devote themselves to
useful works, such as manual labor schools, and other
educational institutions; -- called also Brothers of the
Third Order of St. Francis.
Franciscan Nuns, nuns who follow the rule of t. Francis,
esp. those of the Second Order of St. Francis, -- called
also Poor Clares or Minoresses.
Franciscan Tertiaries, the Third Order of St. Francis.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Franciscan : \Fran*cis"can\, n. (R.C.Ch.)
A monk or friar of the Order of St. Francis, a large and
zealous order of mendicant monks founded in 1209 by St.
Francis of Assisi. They are called also Friars Minor; and
in England, Gray Friars, because they wear a gray habit.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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