Black Friar


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

Origin of Black Friar

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Words Nearby Black Friar

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How to use Black Friar in a sentence

  • Juan has seen a ghostly figure walking and next morning he is told it must be the Black Friar who haunts the house.

    The Best of Brit Lit | Peter Stothard | August 27, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • The Black Friar knelt beside the dying one, and drawing an ivory crucifix from his habit held it to Mendoza's face.

    Melomaniacs | James Huneker
  • "It's sometimes called the Black Friar's well," continued Githa, still acting as guide.

  • A smile—which was sad, not mirthful—parted the grave lips of the Black Friar.

    For the Master's Sake | Emily Sarah Holt
  • Tokens are extant of a music-house, with the sign of the Black-friar, dated 1671.

  • The grim figure of a Black Friar was directing the harvest of a sea of golden-yellow wheat.

    The Victim | Thomas Dixon

British Dictionary definitions for Black Friar

Black Friar

noun
  1. a Dominican friar

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