Definition of "friars" []

• Plural form of friar. (noun)

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• "Motilones ( "friars" -- Indians so named from their cropped heads); and it seemeth to me that this empire is reserved for her Majesty and the"
• "The family window,22 which is called the friars 'and lay brothers' window, should be three feet in dimension and be similar to the larger window and also be barred."
• "There is a companion Order called the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonment converted from the Episcopal Church at the same time as the friars, that is also the same type dissident, liberal USA Order and has about 150 aged members."