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friary

[ frahy-uh-ree ]
/ ˈfraɪ ə ri /
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noun, plural fri·ar·ies.

a monastery of friars, especially those of a mendicant order.
a brotherhood of friars.

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Origin of friary

1300–50; late Middle English freyry, frayry,Middle English frari<Anglo-French, Old French frairie, frarie;see friar, -y3

Words nearby friary

Friar Minor Conventual, Friar Preacher, friar's balsam, friar's lantern, Friar Tuck, friary, frib, fribble, Fribourg, fricandeau, fricando
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Words related to friary

nunnery, convent, ministry, monastery, cloister, temple, priory, house, abbey, lamasery, hermitage, cell, sanctuary, order, retreat, chapter house, priorate

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British Dictionary definitions for friary

friary
/ (ˈfraɪərɪ) /

noun plural -aries

Christianity a convent or house of friars
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