Franciscan — Defs

01 a. Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.

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Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.(R. C. Ch.)

Phrases & compounds

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 St. Francis, esp. those of the Second Order of St. Francis, -- called also Poor Clares or Minoresses.

Franciscan Tertiaries — the Third Order of St. Francis.

02 n. 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 ar…

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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.(R.C.Ch.) Also: Friars Minor, Gray Friars