Franciscan

[fran-sis-kuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to St. Francis or the Franciscans.

noun

1. a member of the mendicant order founded by St. Francis in the 13th century.

Franciscan

/ frænˈsɪskən /

noun

1. 1. a member of any of several Christian religious orders of mendicant friars or nuns tracing their origins back to Saint Francis of Assisi; a Grey Friar

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Franciscan friar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franciscan¹

1585–95; < Medieval Latin Francisc ( us ) St. Francis of Assisi + -an

Example Sentences

The most remarkable aspect of the Treasure of the Custody of the Holy Land is that the extraordinary objects on view still exist, thanks to the Franciscans.

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"Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans... I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco," he said.

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“As far as I’m concerned, and I think most San Franciscans are concerned, we don’t want troops here. We don’t need them,” she said.

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“Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials,” he said Friday, “I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco.”

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Since then, he’s gained a cult following among San Franciscans, who send him hundreds of fan letters every year, including homemade art and cash.

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