Synonyms for friar

Grammar : Noun

Spell : frahy-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfraɪ ər

Top 10 synonyms for friar

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Définition of friar

Origin : late 13c., from Old French frere "brother, friar" (9c.), originally the mendicant orders (Franciscans, Augustines, Dominicans, Carmelites), who reached England early 13c., from Latin frater "brother" (see brother).

As in monk : noun man who devotes life to contemplation of god
As in priest : noun man who is minister in roman or orthodox catholic church
As in abbot : noun prior

Example sentences :

Several of the by-standers declared that he was not that friar.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

Robin and Marian followed: but the friar outstepped them, and pushed off his boat.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

Robin waded to shore, and the friar, half swimming and half scrambling, followed.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

This friendly speech of the friar ended as they stepped on the opposite bank.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

The friar's spirits were not to be marred by such a little incident.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

This the friar promised to do, and departed with the knight.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

Here is a knave of a friar calleth me a mad priest, and yet I smite him not.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

And he winked and blinked at stout Friar Tuck like an owl at the sun.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

"Ay, marry," quoth the Friar, who held his already in his hand.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

"Thou mayst indeed be thankful, friend," said the Friar gravely.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

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