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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"Hasten at once to the Minorite convent, find out everything about the lady whom we saw there, and come back as soon as you can; I shall count the minutes till I see you again."
From Farewell by Marriage, Ellen
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 Rait, Robert S.
It was in Beethoven's fifteenth year that he played the organ every morning at the six o'clock mass in the Minorite church.
From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander
Bruce called Comyn to hold a private interview with him in the church of the Minorite friars, and, while their words waxed fierce, Bruce reproached Comyn with treachery.
From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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
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