Franciscan (n.)

1590s, "friar of the order founded in 1209 by St. Francis (Medieval Latin Franciscus) of Assisi" (1182-1226). Also as an adjective.

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Francis

masc. proper name, from French François, from Old French Franceis "noble, free," as a noun "a Frenchman, inhabitant of Ile-de-France; the French language," from Late Latin Franciscus, literally "Frankish;" cognate with French and frank (adj.).

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Definitions of Franciscan from WordNet

Franciscan (n.)

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order;

Synonyms: Grey Friar

Franciscan (adj.)

of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him;

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Dictionary entries near Franciscan

franc

France

Frances

franchise

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Franciscan

francium

Franco-

Francophile

Francophone

franc-tireur