Minoresses

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Franciscan \Fran*cis"can\, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F.
     franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.)
     Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans.
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     {Franciscan Brothers}, pious laymen who devote themselves to


        useful works, such as manual labor schools, and other
        educational institutions; -- called also {Brothers of the
        Third Order of St. Francis}.
  
     {Franciscan Nuns}, nuns who follow the rule of St. Francis,
        esp. those of the Second Order of St. Francis, -- called
        also {Poor Clares} or {Minoresses}.
  
     {Franciscan Tertiaries}, the Third Order of St. Francis.
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