Minorite

[ mahy-nuh-rahyt ]

/ ˈmaɪ nəˌraɪt /

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Origin of Minorite

1555–65; (Friars) Minor, translation of Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs literally, “lesser brothers,” a name emphasizing their humility; see -ite¹

Words nearby Minorite

Minorca, Minorcan, minor canon, minor coin, minor element, Minorite, minoritize, minority, minority carrier, minority group, minority leader

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How to use Minorite in a sentence

Thus arose the early beginnings of the Minorite or Franciscan rule.
The History of England|T.F. Tout
In 1514, in his twentieth year, he was entrusted with an important commission by the Minorite Friars of Correggio.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various
The so-called German church, in Romanesque style, belonged to the Minorite monastery, founded in 1241 and closed in 1808.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3|Various
I am going over to the Minorite convent, to see her and speak to her, to restore her to health again.
Farewell|Honore de Balzac

For that very reason the Minorite should learn the character of this patron of his order.
In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete|Georg Ebers

British Dictionary definitions for Minorite

Minorite

/ (ˈmaɪnəˌraɪt) /

noun

a member of the Franciscan Friars MinorAlso called: Minor

Word Origin for Minorite

C16: from Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs lesser brethren, name adopted by St Francis as a token of humility

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