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Frair

Definitions

Noun

1. A member of a religious order; a friar.
2. A local or popular term used to refer to a monk or clergyman.

Verb

1. To behave or act like a friar; to adopt a religious or pious demeanor.
2. (Obsolete) To pretend to be religious or virtuous.

Sample Sentences

1. As soon as he turned eighteen, he became a frair and joined the Franciscan order.
2. The villagers sought counsel from the local frair regarding their personal matters.
3. He decided to frair, wearing simple robes and devoting his life to prayer and meditation.
4. During the medieval times, some corrupt individuals would frair to gain trust and deceive others.

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