Minorite
adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.
"Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of Minorite: a Franciscan. alt-of
- 3 A lesser cleric. obsolete
"Our inquisiturient Bishops, and the attendant minorites their Chaplains..."
- 1 Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans. not-comparable
"The order of the Minors or Minorite Friers descended from one Francis... of... Asisium."
Example
More examples"Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce."
Etymology
From Medieval Latin Minorita, from Latin minor + -īta (“-ite”), from Ordo Fratres Minores (“Order of Friars Minor”), literally the "Order of the Lesser Brothers", chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in its members. Equivalent to minor + -ite. Doublet of minister.
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