Minorite

[ mahy-nuh-rahyt ]

Origin of Minorite

1
1555–65; (Friars) Minor, translation of Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs literally, “lesser brothers,” a name emphasizing their humility; see -ite1

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Minorite

/ (ˈmaɪnəˌraɪt) /


noun
  1. a member of the Franciscan Friars Minor: Also called: Minor

Origin of Minorite

1
C16: from Medieval Latin frātrēs minōrēs lesser brethren, name adopted by St Francis as a token of humility

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