Black Friar

American  

noun

1. a Dominican friar: so called from the distinctive black mantle worn by the order.

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Black Friar British  

noun

1. a Dominican friar

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Etymology

Origin of Black Friar

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The Old Wellington in Manchester and the Black Friar in London have history and fine ales in abundance.

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2011

Then Henry turned to Juan, and addressed A few words of condolence on his state: "You look," quoth he, "as if you had had your rest Broke in upon by the Black Friar of late."

From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley

As for him, he tried to go on talking about "Black Friar," as though he heard nothing of the history being retailed on the other side.

From My Little Sister by Robins, Elizabeth

Then grammercy! for the Black Friar; Heaven sain him, fair or foul!

From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron

Then Henry turn'd to Juan, and address'd A few words of condolence on his state: 'You look,' quoth he, 'as if you had had your rest Broke in upon by the Black Friar of late.'

From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron