Fra
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Fra
1885–90; < Italian, shortened form of frate brother, monk
Example Sentences
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With better known themes, such as the Annunciation of the Virgin, thoughtful curation allows viewers to discern the subtle pictorial choices that Fra Angelico made.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
Nielsen held off Spain's Daniela Fra to get Britain's 42-strong squad off to a successful start, but was unable to chase down Belgium's Helena Ponette as Bol moved clear.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025
Briefly appearing in the first two episodes operating with the Tracksuits is Kazi, played by Fra Fee.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2021
“If anybody ever doubted that humility was the ultimate arrogance,” Hunter fumes, “they should drop in on the Blessed Fra Domenico.”
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2021
“Now, Fra Pavel,” said the Inquirer of the Consistorial Court of Discipline, “I want you to recall exactly, if you can, the words you heard the witch speak on the ship.”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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