Franciscan word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "franciscan" word

[noun] a Catholic friar wearing the gray habit of the Franciscan order
[adjective] of or relating to Saint Francis of Assisi or to the order founded by him; "Franciscan monks"

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\Fran*cis"can\, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. {Franciscan Brothers}, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as manual labor schools, and other educational institutions; -- called also {Brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis}. {Franciscan Nuns}, nuns who follow the rule of t. Francis, esp. those of the Second Order of St. Francis, -- called also {Poor Clares} or {Minoresses}. {Franciscan Tertiaries}, the Third Order of St. Francis.
\Fran*cis"can\, n. (R.C.Ch.) A monk or friar of the Order of St. Francis, a large and zealous order of mendicant monks founded in 1209 by St. Francis of Assisi. They are called also {Friars Minor}; and in England, {Gray Friars}, because they wear a gray habit.

Synonyms for franciscan

Gray Friar

See also: friar | mendicant | Roman Catholic |

Related terms: abstainer, Albigensian, anchorite, ascetic, Augustinian, Augustinian Hermit, Austin Friar, begging hermit, Benedictine, Bernardine, bhikshu, Black Friar, Black Monk, Bonhomme, Brigittine, Capuchin, Carmelite, Carthusian, Catharist, Cistercian, Cluniac, Conventual, Crossed Friar, Crutched Friar, dervish, Dominican, fakir, flagellant, Friar Minor, Gilbertine, Gray Friar, hermit, Hospitaler, Jesuit, Loyolite, Marist, Maryknoll, mendicant, Minorite, Observant, Oratorian, preaching friar, Premonstratensian, puritan, Recollect, Recollet, Redemptorist, Sabbatarian, sannyasi, Templar, Trappist, Waldensian, White Friar, yogi, yogin

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Let's analyse "franciscan" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NACSICNARF. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. .- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: franciscan: 1 + 9 + 1 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: franciscan: 6 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 5 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (2)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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