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Definition of Grey Friar in English: Grey Friarnoun A Franciscan friar. Example sentencesExamples - It would perhaps be difficult to overrate the influence of the Grey Friars, particularly in the fourteenth century.
- They wore a gray tunic with a white cord at the waist; hence, their English name Grey Friars.
- In the Middle Ages, several male religious orders whose mission was to care for the sick were formed, including the Knights Hospitalers, the Gray Friars, and the Alexian Brothers.
- The followers of St. Francis of Assisi, the Grey Friars, were noted for preaching among the poor, simplicity of life and gentleness of spirit.
- The Grey Friars, of the order of St Frances of Assisi, first came to the town in 1233.
Origin Middle English: so named because of the colour of the order's habit. |