friary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A house or convent where friars (members of certain religious communities) live.
adj
  1. Like a friar; relating to friars or to a convent.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹaɪəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-friary.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-friary.wav

Word forms

friary friaries more friary most friary

Etymology

From friar (“brother in a religious order”) + -y (nominal suffix), from Latin frater (“brother”), from Latin. Piecewise doublet of fratery.

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