Francis

[ fran-sis ]

/ ˈfræn sɪs /

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noun

a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “Frenchman.”

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Words nearby Francis

franchiser, Franchot, Francia, Francie, Francine, Francis, Franciscan, Franciscans, Francisco, Francis Ferdinand, Francis Ferdinand, Archduke

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How to use Francis in a sentence

Known as Huntrodds Day, the celebration honors Francis and Mary Huntrodds.
What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain|Kathryn Hulick|January 14, 2021|Science News For Students
The Vatican’s tone toward LGBTQ Catholics has become more moderate under Francis’ papacy.
Top 10 international news stories of 2020|Michael K. Lavers|December 31, 2020|Washington Blade
During the week before Christmas, Francis on the Hill handed out food to 400 families.
On a covid Christmas, a new routine for feeding the homeless|Paul Schwartzman|December 25, 2020|Washington Post
Francis has spoken occasionally about divisions and police violence in the United States.
Pope Francis hosts NBA players after season defined by social justice activism|Chico Harlan|November 23, 2020|Washington Post

The Catholic News Agency reported Francis made the comments in “Francesco,” a documentary about his life that debuted at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.
Pope Francis calls for civil unions for same-sex couples|Michael K. Lavers|October 21, 2020|Washington Blade
ROME — What does it take for a Hollywood A-lister to get a private audience with Pope Francis?
Pope Francis Has the Pleasure of Meeting Angelina Jolie for a Few Seconds|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In addition to visiting the tomb of John Paul, who died of natural causes in 2005, Agca asked to see his successor, Pope Francis.
Pope-Shooter Ali Agca’s Very Weird Vatican Visit|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In reality,” Francis said, “theatrical severity and sterile pessimism are often symptoms of fear and insecurity.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the greatest sin of all for Francis is perhaps that of careerism, chiding those who honor people rather than God.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.
How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF|Jason Berry|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was a distinguished warrior under Francis I, mortally wounded at the battle of Marignan.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Only the day before he died, he had said this to Father Francis, a young Brazilian monk, to whom he was greatly attached.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The author of the life of St. Francis Xavier, asserts, that "by one sermon he converted ten thousand persons in a desert island."
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
The hospital is in charge of a steward appointed by the governor, and is administered by the Order of St. Francis.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
The steward who has charge of it is appointed by the governor, and religious of the Order of St. Francis conduct it.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Francis

Francis

/ (ˈfrɑːnsɪs) /

noun

Dick, full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)

Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)

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