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CORDELIER

\kˈɔːdɪliə], \kˈɔːdɪliə], \k_ˈɔː_d_ɪ_l_i__ə]\

Definitions of CORDELIER

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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A Franciscan friar, so named from the knotted cord worn by him as a girdle.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A Franciscan friar, so called from his girdle of knotted cord.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A Franciscan friar, so called from wearing a girdle of rope.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] One of a religious order founded by St. Francis; a Gray friar.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A Franciscan frier, so named from the cord which serves him for a cincture.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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