friarly

[ frahy-er-lee ]
/ ˈfraɪ ər li /

adjective

of or relating to friars.
like a friar.

Origin of friarly

First recorded in 1540–50; friar + -ly

Words nearby friarly

friar tuck, friar's balsam, friar's chair, friar's lantern, friarbird, friarly, friary, frib, fribble, fribourg, fricandeau

Example sentences from the Web for friarly

  • We will supply you an omelette and piquette, and send you back sobered and friarly—to Caen for Paris at sunset.'

    Diana of the Crossways, Complete |George Meredith