noun
Uncommon
fra
frah
Fra (noun) means a title placed before the name of a Roman Catholic friar or monk, similar to "Brother.". Example: “The letter was signed Fra Angelico.”
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A title placed before the name of a Roman Catholic friar or monk, similar to "Brother."
""She is in the hands of Mrs. Coulter," said Fra Pavel."
— Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass (2000)
"The letter was signed Fra Angelico."
"Visitors greeted the old monk as Fra Bernardo."
How to use fra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA monk's title, like calling someone "Brother So-and-so."
Common pairings
Fra Angelico
Fra Bernardo
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Etymology
From Italian frate ("brother, friar"), the same root that gives English "friar."
Frequently asked questions
What does “fra” mean?
The word “fra” means a title placed before the name of a Roman Catholic friar or monk, similar to "Brother.". In plain terms, a monk's title, like calling someone "Brother So-and-so.".
How do you pronounce “fra”?
“Fra” is pronounced frah (/fɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “fra” in a sentence?
Here is “fra” used in a sentence: “The letter was signed Fra Angelico.”
What part of speech is “fra”?
“Fra” is a noun.
Where does the word “fra” come from?
The word “fra” comes from Italian. From Italian frate ("brother, friar"), the same root that gives English "friar.".
Is “fra” a common word?
“Fra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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