Grey Friar
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Thereupon the Grey Friar brought his comrade, bravely attired with a crimson satin doublet, and the lady was well pleased with him.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) by George Saintsbury
Truly," said Oisille, "this was a very wicked Grey Friar.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by George Saintsbury
Forthwith he told him all about the wicked Grey Friar, whereat his brother-in-law was greatly astonished, and still more grieved that he should have unjustly attacked him.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. III. (of V.) by George Saintsbury
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 George Saintsbury
You see, ladies, how the Grey Friar, being sure that the favour of the ladies could not fail him, contrived, by concealing nothing of the truth, to win the favour and alms of men.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by George Saintsbury
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