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

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

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

From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron

Oh! have you never heard of the Black Friar?

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

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