White Friar

noun

a Carmelite friar: so called from the distinctive white cloak worn by the order.

White Friar

noun

a Carmelite friar, so called because of the white cloak that forms part of the habit of this order

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Word History and Origins

Origin of White Friar¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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There was a White Friar at that time was known to have knowledge, and Cromwell sent word to him to come see him.

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Or, to the unread, unsophisticated Protestant of the Middle American States, why does the passing mention of a White Friar or a White Nun, evoke such an eyeless statue in the soul?

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Or to the unread, unsophisticated Protestant of the Middle American States, why does the passing mention of a White Friar or a White Nun, evoke such an eyeless statue in the soul?

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And here he saw before him, under the greatest tree, a man in a long white gown like a White Friar.

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