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語源

From Medieval Latin Minorita, from Latin minor + -īta (“-ite”), from Ordo Fratres Minores (“Order of Friars Minor”), literally the "Order of the Lesser Brothers", chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in its members. Equivalent to minor +‎ -ite. Doublet of minister.

名詞

Minorite (複数形 Minorites)

1. (Catholicism) Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.
   • 1537, Anonymous, Original & Sprynge of All Sectes & Orders..., sig, C5v:

     Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce.

2. (Christianity, obsolete) A lesser cleric.
   • 1644, John Milton, Areopagitica, 9:

     Our inquisiturient Bishops, and the attendant minorites their Chaplains...

形容詞

Minorite (not comparable)

1. (Catholicism) Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.
   • 1563 March 30​, John Foxe, Actes and Monuments of These Latter and Perillous Dayes, […], London: […] Iohn Day, […], OCLC 64451939, book I, page [70]:

     The order of the Minors or Minorite Friers descended from one Francis... of... Asisium.