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

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2011

“Methinks, Will, thou shalt do well to give good heed unto the Black Friar, and to thy master at the school, and leave Christie Marvell a-be with his idle talk.”

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

Then Henry turn'd to Juan, and address'd A few words of condolence on his state: 'You look,' quoth he, 'as if you had had your rest Broke in upon by the Black Friar of late.'

From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron

But beware! beware! of the Black Friar, He still retains his sway, For he is yet the Church's heir, Whoever may be the lay.

From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley

Then grammercy! for the Black Friar; Heaven sain him! fair or foul,— And whatsoe'er may be his prayer, Let ours be for his soul.

From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley