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

"Franciscan" in song lyrics

See how franciscan is used in real songs:

  • "honorary franciscan"
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  • "ask a franciscan"
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  • "cardinal stritch franciscan"
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