blackfriar
Definition
- Noun:
- A Roman Catholic friar belonging to the Order of Preachers (Dominicans): A "blackfriar" is a member of a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic, characterized by wearing a black cloak or mantle over a white habit.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The medieval manuscript was copied by a learned blackfriar.
- A community of blackfriars has resided in that priory for centuries.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical contexts to refer specifically to Dominican friars, distinguishing them from other orders like the Franciscans (greyfriars) or Carmelites (whitefriars).
- The dispute was settled by the intervention of a blackfriar known for his wisdom.
Variants and Related Words
- Black Friar: An alternative spelling.
- Dominican: The more common and formal term for a member of the same order. A "blackfriar" is a Dominican.
- Friar: The general term for a member of a mendicant religious order.
Synonyms
- Dominican
- Friar (general)
- Religious (in the context of a person bound by religious vows)
Related Phrases
- The Blackfriars: Can refer to a specific Dominican priory or house, or to districts named after them (e.g., Blackfriars in London).
- The play was performed at the Blackfriars theatre.
Notes on Meaning
- The name "blackfriar" originates from the distinctive black or mantle worn over the order's white tunic and scapular.
- It is a specific term, not a general word for any monk or cleric who wears black.
Noun
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a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
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