Grey Friar
Britishnoun
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He was a Franciscan or Grey Friar, born in 1182, at Perugia in Italy.
From Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World by Leigh, Dora
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 Saintsbury, George
A French lady, whilst sojourning at Padua, was informed that there was a Grey Friar in the Bishop's prison there, and finding that every one spoke jestingly about him, she inquired the reason.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
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
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 Saintsbury, George
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