Minorite

[ mahy-nuh-rahyt ]

noun

1. Friar Minor.

Minorite

/ ˈmaɪnəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a member of the Franciscan Friars Minor Also calledMinor

Word History and Origins

Origin of Minorite¹

1555–65; (Friars) Minor ( def ), translation of Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs literally, “lesser brothers,” a name emphasizing their humility; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Minorite¹

C16: from Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs lesser brethren, name adopted by St Francis as a token of humility

Example Sentences

Thus arose the early beginnings of the Minorite or Franciscan rule.

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In 1514, in his twentieth year, he was entrusted with an important commission by the Minorite Friars of Correggio.

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The so-called German church, in Romanesque style, belonged to the Minorite monastery, founded in 1241 and closed in 1808.

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I am going over to the Minorite convent, to see her and speak to her, to restore her to health again.

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For that very reason the Minorite should learn the character of this patron of his order.

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