Minoress

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From Medieval Latin minorissa, from Latin minor (little, lesser) + -issa (-ess), under influence from Norman frere-menouresse and Middle French sereur meneuresse (lesser sister), from menour (minor) + -esse (-ess), after the model of Medieval Latin Fratres Minores (Lesser Brothers), chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in the order's members. Equivalent to minor +‎ -ess. Doublet of minoress and Sister Minor.

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Minoress (plural Minoresses)

  1. (Catholicism) Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.

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