Blackfriar (Noun)
Meaning
A Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The monastery housed a community of Blackfriars, known for their learning and preaching.
- During the Renaissance, a Blackfriar befriended the young artist and encouraged his talent.
- At the city gate, a Blackfriar stood collecting alms for the poor from passersby.
- A Blackfriar served as a confessor to the royal family, advising them on spiritual matters.
- The village was so poor that only a lone Blackfriar could afford to live there.