Minorite

n. (天主教)小兄弟会修士

词形变化

Minorites 复数 Minorites

别名

minorite

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.

    宗教

    Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce.

  2. 2.

    A lesser cleric.

    废旧 宗教
adj.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.

    宗教

词源

From Medieval Latin Minorita, from Latin minor + -īta (“-ite”), from Ordo Fratres Minores (“Order of Friars Minor”), literally the "Order of the Lesser Brothers", chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in its members. Equivalent to minor + -ite. Doublet of minister.

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