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Minorite
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- 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."
- 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..."
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.
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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