Black Friar

noun

1. a Dominican friar: so called from the distinctive black mantle worn by the order.

Black Friar

noun

1. a Dominican friar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Black Friar¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Juan has seen a ghostly figure walking and next morning he is told it must be the Black Friar who haunts the house.

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The black friar knelt beside the dying one, and drawing an ivory crucifix from his habit held it to Mendoza's face.

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"It's sometimes called the Black Friar's well," continued Githa, still acting as guide.

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A smile—which was sad, not mirthful—parted the grave lips of the Black Friar.

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Tokens are extant of a music-house, with the sign of the Black-friar, dated 1671.

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The grim figure of a black friar was directing the harvest of a sea of golden-yellow wheat.

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