Where does “Franciscan” come from?
Franciscan comes from New Latin Franciscanus, from Latin Franciscus, ultimately from Frankish Franko and Proto-Indo-European prAng-, meaning to stride or move boldly.
Franciscan (English): A monk or nun belonging to the religious order...
Definitions
- A monk or nun belonging to the religious order...
Ancestry of “Franciscan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | Franciscānus | — |