[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

franciscan \francis"can\, a. ll. franciscus francis: cf. f.
   franciscain. r. c. ch.
   belonging to the order of st. francis of the franciscans.
   1913 webster

   franciscan brothers, pious laymen who devote themselves to
      useful works, such as manual labor schools, and other
      educational institutions; -- called also brothers of the
      third order of st. francis.

   franciscan nuns, nuns who follow the rule of st. francis,
      esp. those of the second order of st. francis, -- called
      also poor clares or minoresses.

   franciscan tertiaries, the third order of st. francis.
      1913 webster
see also:
franciscan brothers brothers of the third order of st. francis franciscan nuns poor clares minoresses franciscan tertiaries 

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