friary
Americannoun
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a monastery of friars, especially those of a mendicant order.
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a brotherhood of friars.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of friary
1300–50; late Middle English freyry, frayry, Middle English frari < Anglo-French, Old French frairie, frarie; see friar, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Texas power prices hit a 30-month high with demand expected to reach record-breaking levels on Friary as homes and businesses crank up their air conditioners to escape a scorching heat wave.
From Reuters • Aug. 27, 2023
Franciscan priests and friars of the Holy Name College Friary in Silver Spring returned to the facility under a new, five-year contract, the archdiocese said.
From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023
The proclamation marking the accession of the monarch is later read from the balcony above Friary Court at St. James’s Palace, accompanied by gun salutes.
From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022
This will be made from a balcony above Friary Court in St James’s Palace, by an official known as the Garter King of Arms.
From Slate • Sep. 8, 2022
Sir Harry escorted his cousins and Mattie to the Friary, and then returned to his hotel to dinner.
From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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