friary

fri·ar·y

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [frahy-uh-ree]
- /ˈfraɪ ə ri/
- /ˈfraɪə.ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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.

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Synonyms 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.

All 21 Synonyms of friary