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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.
Belonging to the order of St. Francis.

FRANCIS'CAN

,
Noun.
One of the order of St. Francis; an order of monks founded by him in 1209. They are called also Gray Friars.

Definition 2025

Franciscan

Franciscan

English

Noun

Franciscan ‎(plural Franciscans)

  1. A monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi.

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Franciscan ‎(not comparable)

  1. Relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans.

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