Black Friar

American  

noun

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

---

Black Friar British  

noun

1. a Dominican friar

---

Etymology

Origin of Black Friar

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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

“This is scarce what we looked for, sweet-heart,” said the Black Friar.

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

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 Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey by Washington Irving

“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 Horace Petherick

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 Ernest Hartley Coleridge