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

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Black Friar

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

From The Guardian ● Aug. 22, 2011

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

From For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary by Petherick, Horace

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

From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron

Byron, Lord is said to have seen the Black Friar of Newstead on the eve of his ill-fated marriage.

From Real Ghost Stories by Stead, Estelle W.

“And look you, I met, an half-hour gone, with the Black Friar that preached at the Cross th’ other morrow; and he saw my horn-book, and asked at me if I knew the same.

From For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary by Petherick, Horace