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Franciscan

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As an adjective, Franciscan means of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him. As a noun, it means a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order.

Meanings of Franciscan

2 meanings

adjective

  1. Of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him

    “Franciscan monks”

noun

  1. A Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan orderperson

    Similar: Grey Friar

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noun: a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Fran…
Grey Friar

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