White Friar

American  

noun

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

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White Friar British  

noun

1. a Carmelite friar, so called because of the white cloak that forms part of the habit of this order

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Etymology

Origin of White Friar

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Or, to the unread, unsophisticated Protestant of the Middle American States, why does the passing mention of a White Friar or a White Nun, evoke such an eyeless statue in the soul?

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Or to the unread, unsophisticated Protestant of the Middle American States, why does the passing mention of a White Friar or a White Nun, evoke such an eyeless statue in the soul?

From Project Gutenberg

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

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