Franciscan

Definition:

  • (a.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.
  • (n.) A monk or friar of the Order of St. Francis, a large and zealous order of mendicant monks founded in 1209 by St. Francis of Assisi. They are called also Friars Minor; and in England, Gray Friars, because they wear a gray habit.

Compare franciscan with other words:

dominican vs. franciscan

franciscan vs. order

franciscan vs. nun

franciscan vs. monk

franciscan vs. tertiary

franciscan vs. guardian

franciscan vs. friar