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 Saintsbury, George
In the town of Angoul�me, where Count Charles, father of King Francis, often abode, there dwelt a Grey Friar named De Vale, the same being held a learned man and a great preacher.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
Alas!" said the old woman, "I have a shrewd suspicion of a reverend Grey Friar, who stayed last night in the same inn with us at Badajos.
From Candide by Voltaire
Of the jests made by a Grey Friar in his sermons.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (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
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