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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Friar and Sistren
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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).
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Friar as a noun (printing, dated):
A white or pale patch on a printed page.
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Friar as a noun:
An American fish, the silverside.
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Sistren as a noun (archaic):
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Sistren as a noun (rasta):
A close female friend, family member, or comrade.