Minorite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Minorite
1555–65; (Friars) Minor ( def. ), translation of Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs literally, “lesser brothers,” a name emphasizing their humility; see -ite 1
Example Sentences
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An old Franciscan, a Minorite, was by the bedside, speaking in low tones.
From Don Orsino by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
The carriage immediately came towards the Minorite convent, and M. d'Albon recognized neighbors, M. and Mme. de Grandville, who hastened to alight and put their carriage at his disposal.
From Farewell by Marriage, Ellen
It was translated into Latin by Thomas � Novaria, a Minorite friar, edited by Germanus, and published at Rome by Obicinus, 1636, 8vo.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
No, my Minorite Sister, I should not love it—never a whit.
From All's Well Alice's Victory by Lewin, M.
They take their names from those religious democrats, the Minorite friars of Saint Francis, who wear a girdle of rope over their coarse gray habit.
From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
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