minorite

minorite means synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.

Etymology

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.

adj

Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.e.g.“The order of the Minors or Minorite Friers descended from one Francis... of... Asisium.” — 1563 March 30 (Gregorian calendar), John Foxe, Actes and Monuments of These Latter and Perillous Dayes, […], London: […] Iohn Day, […], →OCLC, book I, page [70]:

noun

Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.e.g.“Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce.” — 1537, Anonymous, Original & Sprynge of All Sectes & Orders..., sig, C5v
A lesser cleric.e.g.“Our inquisiturient Bishops, and the attendant minorites their Chaplains...” — 1644, John Milton, Areopagitica, section 9:

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