- Franciscan observant
- Member of a branch of the *Franciscan order which followed a stricter regime than others. They were known colloquially as 'Cordeliers'.
Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
Franciscan observant
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Cordelier — A *Franciscan observant, so called because of the knotted cord around the waist … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
