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Black Friar

noun

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


Black Friar

noun

  1. a Dominican friar
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Black Friar1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Example Sentences

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

The black friar knelt beside the dying one, and drawing an ivory crucifix from his habit held it to Mendoza's face.

"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.

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.

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