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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

friar

/fraɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does friar mean?

noun

A man who belongs to a mendicant order of monks, typically living in a friary. A member of a mendicant order of monks, typically living in a friary.

Example

"The friar spent his days tending to the gardens and his nights studying scripture."

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