Observants

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

  Observantine \Ob`ser*van"tine\, n. [Fr. observantin.] (R. C.
     Ch.)
     One of a branch of the Order of Franciscans, who profess to
     adhere more strictly than the Conventuals to the intention of
     the founder, especially as to poverty; -- called also
     {Observants}.


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