Franciscan

Meanings

Noun

  • A monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi.

Adjective

  • Relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans.

Origin

  • Borrowed from New Latin Franciscānus, from Franciscus.

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