Minorite noun 2adjective 1forms 2 noun2 •Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.Minores or Minorites descende from the aforesayd Barefootes, which be also vnder the rule and clothynge of S. Frauncisce. — 1537 •(no longer used) A lesser cleric.Our inquisiturient Bishops, and the attendant minorites their Chaplains... — 1644 adjective1 •Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.The order of the Minors or Minorite Friers descended from one Francis... of... Asisium. — 1563 formsMinorites · minorites
