late 13c., from Old French frere "brother, friar" (9c., Modern French frère), originally referring to the mendicant orders (Franciscans, Augustines, Dominicans, Carmelites), who reached England early 13c., from Latin frater "brother" (see brother).
例文
1. The friar preached against stealing and had a goose in his sleeve.
口と心が違う.
2.The friar preached against stealing and had a pudding in his sleeve.
〔ことわざ〕口の中の仁義道徳、心の中の男盗女娼.
3.Snagger, Friar Tuck 's on the loose,just about to cross your path.
フックハンター、しわ坊主が逃げて、あなたたちの前を通り抜けようとしている。
4. Friar Laurence returned to the room to bring more news.
この時ローレンス修士は部屋に戻ってさらなる情報を伝えに来た。
5.He is over there,drowning in his own tears,replied the friar .