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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of Franciscan: a member of the Order of the Friars Minor.
2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of greyfriar. alt-of

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franciscan

Etymology

From grey + friar, from the grey habit worn by the Conventual Franciscans.

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