Minorite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Minorite
1555–65; (Friars) Minor ( def. ), translation of Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs literally, “lesser brothers,” a name emphasizing their humility; see -ite 1
Example Sentences
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The zealous Minorite Fathers, who have the spiritual direction of the convent, learning what had happened, were equally earnest in offering prayers and sacrifice, and in singing the psalms for the dead.
From Purgatory by Mrs. James Sadlier
The so-called German church, in Romanesque style, belonged to the Minorite monastery, founded in 1241 and closed in 1808.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various
On the 10th February, 1305-6, Bruce and the Comyn met in the church of the convent of the Minorite Friars at Dumfries.
From An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) by Robert S. Rait
Thus arose the early beginnings of the Minorite or Franciscan rule.
From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by William Hunt
This is the rule and way of living of the Minorite brothers, namely, to observe the holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, living in obedience, without personal possessions, and in chastity.
From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Frederic Austin Ogg
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