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franciscan

A เกี่ยวกับ  St Francis of Assisi

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FRANCISCAN

a.Belonging to the order of St. Francis.

 

FRANCISCAN

n.One of the order of St. Francis; an order of monks founded by him in 12 9. They are called also Gray Friars.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

FRANCISCAN

Fran *cis "can, a. Etym: [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain. ](R. C. Ch. )

 

Defn: 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.

 

FRANCISCAN

FRANCISCAN Fran *cis "can, n. (R.C.Ch. )

 

Defn: A monk or friar of the Order of St. Francis, a large and zealous order of mendicant monks founded in 12 9 by St. Francis of Assisi. They are called also Friars Minor; and in England, Gray Friars, because they wear a gray habit.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

Franciscan

Fran cis can |franˈsiskən frænˈsɪskən | ▶noun a friar, sister, or lay member of a Christian religious order founded in 1209 by St. Francis of Assisi, or of an order based on Franciscan rule. The Franciscan orders are noted for preachers and missionaries. Divergences of practice led to the separation of the Friars Minor of the Observance (the Observants ) and the Friars Minor Conventual (the Conventuals ) in 1517, and to the foundation of the stricter Friars Minor Capuchin (the Capuchins ) in 1529. The order of Franciscan nuns was founded by St. Clare ( c. 1212 ) under the direction of St. Francis; they are known as ‘Poor Clares.’. ▶adjective of, relating to, or denoting St. Francis or the Franciscans. ORIGIN from French franciscain, from modern Latin Franciscanus, from Franciscus ‘Francis. ’

 

Oxford Dictionary

Franciscan

Franciscan |franˈsɪsk (ə )n | ▶noun a friar, sister, or lay member of a Christian religious order founded in 1209 by St Francis of Assisi or based on its rule, and noted for its preachers and missionaries. Divergences of practice led to the separation of the Friars Minor of the Observance (the Observants ) and the Friars Minor Conventual (the Conventuals ) in 1517, and to the foundation of the stricter Friars Minor Capuchin (the Capuchins ) in 1529. The order of Franciscan nuns was founded by St Clare ( c. 1212 ) under the direction of St Francis; they are known as ‘Poor Clares ’. ▶adjective relating to or denoting St Francis or the Franciscans. ORIGIN from French franciscain, from modern Latin Franciscanus, from Franciscus ‘Francis ’.

 

Spanish Dictionary

franciscana

franciscana nombre femenino RPlata Delfín marino de pequeño tamaño, color grisáceo o amarronado, que vive en aguas poco profundas y próximas a la costa; tiene maxilar y mandíbula alargados con numerosos dientes; habita en el Atlántico sur .

 

franciscano, -na

franciscano, -na adjetivo 1 [orden religiosa católica ] Que fue fundada por san Francisco de Asís (1182 -1226 ) y que se caracteriza por la austeridad y pobreza de sus miembros :los franciscanos en sus orígenes debían predicar la penitencia y vivir exclusivamente de las limosnas o de su trabajo .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino [religioso ] Que pertenece a una de las órdenes fundadas a partir de la regla elaborada por san Francisco de Asís :los franciscanos se dividen en tres ramas autónomas: los capuchinos, los frailes observantes o menores y los conventuales .3 adjetivo De la orden de san Francisco de Asís o relacionado con ella o con sus miembros :una comunidad franciscana; uno de los ideales franciscanos es vivir humildemente .4 De san Francisco de Asís o relacionado con él :una actitud franciscana .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

Franciscan

Fran cis can /frænsɪ́sk (ə )n /形容詞 聖フランシス (St. Francis )の, フランシスコ修道会の .名詞 C フランシスコ修道士 〘1209年に始まる; 清貧と愛を旨とする 〙.