Blackfriar
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- noun
- /ˈblækˌfraɪər/
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fraile dominico
- Staunton's world-known American Shakespeare Theater will feature The Lion in Winter, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and King John in the authentically recreated Blackfriars Playhouse, as well as tours of the theater.
This is just one of the many volumes of the Blackfriars translation, which has, you know, facing pages, English and Latin.
- This is just one of the many volumes of the Blackfriars translation, which has, you know, facing pages, English and Latin.
Examples
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The words "urges," "affection," and "impulses" in the Blackfriars translation used here appear in the English Dominican Fathers' translation as "affections," "desire," and "will," respectively.
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While at Blackfriars, Oxford, we wore the habit at all priory functions and pretty much anytime we wanted.
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The language and themes of the play, and the inclusion of Speed, a typical Lylian saucy page, suggest the strong influence of John Lyly, who wrote for the boys' company at Blackfriars.
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He has published scholarly works in academic journals including New Blackfriars, Pro Ecclesia, Toronto Journal of Theology, and the Evangelical Review of Theology.
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The Blackfriar preached passionately about the importance of charity during the service.
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Many Blackfriar friars dedicate their lives to education and community service.
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In the painting, the Blackfriar was depicted wearing his distinctive black mantle.
Synonyms
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A member of a Catholic order founded by Saint Dominic
A man who belongs to the Dominican religious order and wears a black cloak
A Roman Catholic religious man from the Dominican order who wears a black cloak and preaches
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word Blackfriar comes from the simple words black and friar and began as a name for a friar who wore a 'black' cloak. So a Blackfriar is a member of the Dominican group of friars, who are known for wearing black robes.