Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Minoresses"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Franciscan \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.


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