The difference between Friar and Sistren

When used as nouns, friar means a member of a mendicant christian order such as the augustinians, carmelites (white friars), franciscans (grey friars) or the dominicans (black friars), whereas sistren means a close female friend, family member, or comrade.


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  1. Friar as a noun:

    A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

  2. Friar as a noun (printing, dated):

    A white or pale patch on a printed page.

  3. Friar as a noun:

    An American fish, the silverside.

  1. Sistren as a noun (archaic):

  1. Sistren as a noun (rasta):

    A close female friend, family member, or comrade.