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Minorite

noun

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Minorita, from Latin minor + -īta (“-ite”), from Ordo Fratres Minores (“Order of Friars Minor”), literally the "Order of the Lesser Brothers", chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in its members. Equivalent to minor + -ite. Doublet of minister.

  1. derived from minor
  2. derived from Minorita

Definitions

  1. Synonym of Franciscan

    Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.

    • Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce.

  2. A lesser cleric.

    • Our inquisiturient Bishops, and the attendant minorites their Chaplains...

  3. Alternative letter-case form of Minorite

    Alternative letter-case form of Minorite: a Franciscan.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA