Franciscan
pronunciation
How to pronounce Franciscan in British English: UK [frænˈsɪskən]
How to pronounce Franciscan in American English: US [frænˈsɪskən]
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- Noun:
- a Roman Catholic friar wearing the gray habit of the Franciscan order
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him
Word Origin
- Franciscan (n.)
- 1590s, "friar of the order founded in 1209 by St. Francis (Medieval Latin Franciscus) of Assisi" (1182-1226). Also as an adjective.
Example
- 1. Franciscan monk and important english theologian and philosopher .
- 2. By a true san franciscan .
- 3. Franciscan centre of christian oriental studies .
- 4. You are a franciscan , young martyr ?
- 5. Franciscan apple china 's plan .