black friar en · NOUN
Etymology
Named from the black mantles that they wore over white woollen habits.
Meanings
- A member of the religious order of the Dominicans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blackfriar | alternative | lexicographic | |
| black friars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
Dominican · Friar Preacher · preaching friar
Translations (4)
gv braar doo (a member of the religious order of the Dominicans) · pt dominicano (a member of the religious order of the Dominicans) · sv svartbroder (a member of the religious order of the Dominicans) · bg доминиканец (a member of the religious order of the Dominicans)