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- [frahy-uh-ree]
- /ˈfraɪ ə ri/
- /ˈfraɪə.ri/
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- [frahy-uh-ree]
- /ˈfraɪ ə ri/
Definitions of friary word
- noun plural friary a monastery of friars, especially those of a mendicant order. 1
- noun plural friary a brotherhood of friars. 1
- noun friary A building or community occupied by or consisting of friars. 1
- noun friary Catholic monastery 1
- noun friary a convent or house of friars 0
- noun friary a house of friars 0
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Origin of friary
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; late Middle English freyry, frayry, Middle English frari < Anglo-French, Old French frairie, frarie; see friar, -y3
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Parts of speech for Friary
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friary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
friary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for friary
noun friary
- nunnery — a building or group of buildings for nuns; convent.
- convent — A convent is a building in which a community of nuns live.
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- monastery — a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.
- cloister — A cloister is a covered area round a square in a monastery or a cathedral.
Top questions with friary
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