Grey Friar
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Just punishment of a Grey Friar for the unwonted penance that he would have laid upon a maiden.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
Such was the Queen's reply to the amours of this Grey Friar; and thus was my aunt well avenged on him for the way in which he had so often importuned her.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
Then, ladies, you will needs be very hard-hearted," said Saffredent, "if you take no pity on the Grey Friar whose story I am going to relate to you.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
Of the jests made by a Grey Friar in his sermons.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
There can be no doubt," said the Grey Friar, "that it is a very evil habit in young girls to be slothful.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
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