Fra

[ frah ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a title of address for a friar or brother.

Fra

/ frɑː /

noun

1. brother: a title given to an Italian monk or friar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

1885–90; < Italian, shortened form of frate brother, monk

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

Italian, short for frate brother (in either natural or religious sense), from Latin frāter brother

Example Sentences

The palace is in an uproar, and the act terminates with a passionate demand for vengeance and justice on the part of Fra Rupert.

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The fanatical Fra Rupert and the low, vile-tongued Catanaise are not tragic characters.

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Fra Angelico lived secluded in a convent when he painted his exquisite Madonnas.

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This was the flourishing time of the notorious Fra Diavolo, who began as brigand and blossomed into a patriot.

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It is a different and a more real life that you see in the work of Fra Lippo Lippi.

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