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crutched friars

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church | 2000 | | Copyright

crutched friars (fratres cruciferi). A general name given to several religious congregations, mostly of canons regular, whose history is obscure. The name comes from their habit of carrying a cross in their hands or having one sewn on the front of their habit. One such community, founded in Flanders (c.1210) by Theodore of Celles, expanded into neighbouring countries; it was almost extinguished in the French Revolution, but has experienced a revival.

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Crutched Friars

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

Crutched Friars an order of mendicant friars established in Italy by 1169, which spread to England, France, and the Low Countries in the 13th century and was suppressed in 1656; the name comes (from obsolete crouch ‘cross’) from their bearing or wearing a cross, first on the top of their staves, and then on their habits, first in scarlet and then in blue.

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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Crutched Friars." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Crutched Friars

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

Crutched Friars see CROSS 1.

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T. F. HOAD. "Crutched Friars." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

T. F. HOAD. "Crutched Friars." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-CrutchedFriars.html

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