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Synonyms for friar


Grammar : Noun
Spell : frahy-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfraɪ ər

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Définition of friar

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French frere "brother, friar" (9c.), originally the mendicant orders (Franciscans, Augustines, Dominicans, Carmelites), who reached England early 13c., from Latin frater "brother" (see brother).
  • As in monk : noun man who devotes life to contemplation of god
  • As in priest : noun man who is minister in roman or orthodox catholic church
  • As in abbot : noun prior
Example sentences :
  • Several of the by-standers declared that he was not that friar.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • Robin and Marian followed: but the friar outstepped them, and pushed off his boat.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • Robin waded to shore, and the friar, half swimming and half scrambling, followed.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • This friendly speech of the friar ended as they stepped on the opposite bank.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • The friar's spirits were not to be marred by such a little incident.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • This the friar promised to do, and departed with the knight.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • Here is a knave of a friar calleth me a mad priest, and yet I smite him not.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • And he winked and blinked at stout Friar Tuck like an owl at the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • "Ay, marry," quoth the Friar, who held his already in his hand.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • "Thou mayst indeed be thankful, friend," said the Friar gravely.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
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