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Franciscan Definition & Meaning

franciscan
adjective
  1. of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him; "Franciscan monks"
noun
  1. a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order

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  • "honorary franciscan"
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  • "ask a franciscan"
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  • "cardinal stritch franciscan"
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Frequently asked questions

What does franciscan mean?
of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him; "Franciscan monks" a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
What part of speech is franciscan?
Franciscan is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does franciscan have?
Franciscan has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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