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White Friar

noun

  1. a Carmelite friar: so called from the distinctive white cloak worn by the order.


White Friar

noun

  1. a Carmelite friar, so called because of the white cloak that forms part of the habit of this order
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of White Friar1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
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Example Sentences

And here he saw before him, under the greatest tree, a man in a long white gown like a White Friar.

There was a White Friar at that time was known to have knowledge, and Cromwell sent word to him to come see him.

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