Franciscan /(?)/

Fran·cis·can

Franciscan

a.
  1. Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. (R. C. Ch.)

Phrases & Compounds
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 St. 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

n.
  1. 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. (R.C.Ch.)