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Webster 1913 Edition
Franciscan
Fran-cis′can
,Adj.
[LL.
Franciscus
Francis: cf. F. franciscain
.] (R. C. Ch.)
Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.
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.
Fran-cis′can
,Noun.
(R.C.Ch.)
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. Webster 1828 Edition
Franciscan
FRANCIS'CAN
,Adj.
FRANCIS'CAN
,Noun.