Franciscans

1. A religious order founded by Francis of Assisi , known, like Francis, for devotion to poverty. The Franciscans have many divisions, and include both men and women.

Example Sentences

The Italians also have a soft spot for Capuchin Franciscans, who have long been known for their work with the poor.

From The Daily Beast

Well, at least San Franciscans stuck in the city could take solace in the 49ers.

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Houstonites last the exact same amount of time as Seattleites, San Franciscans, Chicagoans, and Minneapolis/St.

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Tedisio Doria and the brothers Vivaldi with some Franciscans set out on this adventure, and never returned.

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He is much with the Franciscans, who have a convent at Rostino.

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San Francisco Bay, the harbor the Franciscans named for their patron saint, is noted for its picturesque scenery.

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Then the inspiration came to me that if she were anywhere it would be in the little French Church of the Franciscans.

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At this news, which soon spread over Berne, the partisans of the Franciscans were still more alarmed.

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