Friar
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɹaɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Friar is a noun meaning (printing, dated) A white or pale patch on a printed page caused by poor inking.
Meaning
(printing, dated) A white or pale patch on a printed page caused by poor inking.
More Meanings
- An American fish, the silverside.
- A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).
Word Forms
- friars
- frier
Synonyms for friar
Depending on context, synonyms include brother, frater, mendicant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mendicant, minorite, monk, brother, bro, sibling.
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